2021 Specialized

S-Works Epic Hardtail

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$10,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID SL Ultimate
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
Power MeterIntegrated
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Epic EVO Expert – In our 2022 downcountry group test

Mar 2022 · Peter Walker

In our 2022 downcountry group test, we pitted the Specialized Epic EVO Expert against 5 of the hottest bikes of the season. Read the full review to find out what Specialized’s carbon rocket is capable of and where it stacks up against the competition. Hit the link for the full review and a list with all other bikes.

Highs
  • Super agile and playful downhill

  • Very composed

  • Intuitive handling

Lows
  • Rear suspension bobs in open mode and cannot be locked from the handlebars

  • Dropper remote requires strong fingers

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off.road.cc
2021 Specialized Epic Comp review

May 2021

The 2021 Specialized Epic Comp delivers a fast, reliable ride that feels at home on the racecourse and the trails. The BRAIN suspension works brilliantly, and the updated geometry makes it extremely capable. However, despite the Comp being the cheapest Epic model in the range, it's still at a price point that makes it unaffordable to some, despite the more basic componentry.

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Bike Perfect
Specialized Epic Evo Expert review

Dec 2020 · Guy Kesteven

Extremely light for the category and stiffer and slacker to be faster uphill and down, the new Epic Evo is a blisteringly quick and enjoyable XC/Trail bike if you don’t want extra reach

Highs
  • Superlight frame weight

  • Impressive stiffness

  • Excellent SID suspension combo

  • Great suspension tune

  • Confident steering

  • Smart kit choice

Lows
  • Tall seat tube limits upsizing

  • Controls hit the top tube

  • Slow freehub engagement

  • Comp version is even better value

  • No SWAT downtube storage

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized S-Works Epic HT AXS Custom in bikepacking review

Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf

What happens when you take one of the lightest hardtail mountain bikes, add drop bars and send it off on a bikepacking trip? We did exactly that with the Specialized S-Works EPIC HT AXS Custom and tell you whether the concept works.

Highs
  • Acceleration

  • Best of the best components

  • Confidence-inspiring handling

  • Amazing concept for racers

Lows
  • Frame requires delicate treatment

  • Fork sags when you pedal standing up

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action Bike Test: Specialized S-Works Epic XC Bike

Sep 2020 · McCoy

The pursuit of speed

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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Hardtail review

Jul 2020 · Tom Marvin

A great frame that’s let down by lacklustre kit, but is a solid platform to upgrade from

Highs
  • Geometry great for aggressive riders looking to maximise speed up and downhill

  • High-volume tyres boost comfort and grip on all but the slippiest of trails

Lows
  • Quality of components

  • Fork has a less refined feel through its stroke than others

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: 2021 Specialized Epic Evo

Jun 2020

As cross-country bikes evolve, it's no surprise that the Specialized Epic Evo is already a step ahead. It adds travel and length, and loses one element.

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Bikerumor
Review: 2021 Specialized S-Works Epic full suspension XC race machine

Jun 2020

How is the new Specialized S-Works Epic? We got the bike in the hands of a racer to find out! Check out the details inside.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing,

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorsGloss Red Tint Fade over Brushed Silver / Tarmac Black/white w/ Gold Pearl; Satin Carbon / Color Run Chameleon Silver Green

Fork

RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

Crank

QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T

Power Meter

QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T

Shifters

SRAM AXS Eagle Controller

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle

Brakes

Front: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

Front Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head

Rear Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h

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