2023 · SpecializedEpic Hardtail Expert
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $4,500 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail |
| Travel | 100mm front |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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1 × 12 — 12 speed
Epic Hardtail Expert
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The Epic Hardtail Expert is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
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5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
Sarah BedfordDec 2022
Refined Specialized aesthetics are paired with a firm ride that converts leg power efficiently into speed
Lightweight build with a quality finish
Snappy acceleration
Fast-rolling tyres
Basic fork damper
Brakes can lack bite and power during urgent braking
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Satin Carbon / Spectraflair |
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| Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel (XS-80mm Travel) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
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| Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X01, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Fast Trak, Control Casing, 29x2.3, Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" |