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    MSRP
    ($4,884)
    $7,000
    $9,000
    $14,500
    $5,000
    $8,500
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    $7,000

    At Specialized

    $9,000

    At Specialized

    $14,500

    At Specialized

    $5,000

    At Specialized

    $8,500

    At Specialized

    Category
    TrailTrailTrailTrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    25.8 lbs24.5 lbs24.0 lbs22.6 lbs27.8 lbs26.7 lbs
    6.7
    8.9
    9.5
    9.7
    6.8
    9.7
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID SelectRockShox SID Select+RockShox SID UltimateRockShox SID UltimateFox Performance Float 34Fox Factory Float 34
    Shock
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe UltimateRockShox SIDLuxe UltimateFox Float X PerformanceFox Float X Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonAluminumCarbon
    29″29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, SRAMGX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXSGX Eagle, SRAMX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 ElectronicElectronic1 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Power Meter
    NoneNoneIntegratedIntegratedNoneNone
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFull, ElectronicFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm120mm130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm120mm120mm120mm120mm
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    specialized.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic 8 Comp
    Epic 8 Expert
    Epic 8 Pro
    S-Works Epic 8
    Epic 8 EVO Comp
    Epic 8 EVO Pro
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    Epic 8 Comp

    29 mph

    Epic 8 Expert

    29 mph

    Epic 8 Pro

    29 mph

    S-Works Epic 8

    28 mph

    Epic 8 EVO Comp

    28 mph

    Epic 8 EVO Pro

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Dune / White Smoke; Satin Metallic / Sapphire White

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Dune / White Smoke; Satin Metallic / Sapphire White

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Dune / White Smoke; Satin Metallic / Sapphire White

    S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel, Optimized for wireless drivetrain and seatpost

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Dune / White Smoke; Satin Metallic / Sapphire White

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Dune / White Smoke; Satin Metallic / Sapphire White

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Dune / White Smoke; Satin Metallic / Sapphire White

    Fork

    RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID ULTIMATE, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Performance, Grip Damper, Compression adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Factory, Grip2 Damper, 4 way adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Performance, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float Factory, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, LSC/ Rebound adjust, 190x45mm

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm

    Raceface Turbine R, 50mm, 35mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

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

    Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm X- 12 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 1 degree upsweep, 760mm wide

    Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 780mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

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

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/175 Travel, 0mm offset

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/170mm travel

    Bike Yoke Divine SL, 30.9mm, SM: 100/ MD-XL: 125mm,

    RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S/M: 125, L:150, XL: 170mm

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset

    Fox Transfer Factory, 30.9, 1X remote, (SM:125mm, MD: 150mm, L-XL: 175mm)

    Grips

    SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

    SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

    SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

    SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

    SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

    Crank

    SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T, Steel, 32T

    SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, Steel, 34T

    SRAM X0 Eagle, Quarq Spindle power meter, DUB, 170/175mm, Alloy 34t

    SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, 170mm/175mm, Alloy 34T

    SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm 32T, Steel 32T

    SRAM X0 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm, Alloy, 32T

    Power Meter

    SRAM X0 Eagle, Quarq Spindle power meter, DUB, 170/175mm, Alloy 34t

    SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, 170mm/175mm, Alloy 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller

    SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

    SRAM XX Eagle SL 10-52t

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain

    SRAM X0 Eagle

    SRAM XX SL Eagle

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM X0 Eagle

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    Front: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    Front: SRAM Level Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Level Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 160 rotor

    Front: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    Front: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    Front: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm HS2 rotor, Rear: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm HS2 rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Alloy 29, 28mm internal width, tubeless

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h, Quarq TyreWiz 2.0

    Specialized Alloy 29, 30mm internal width, tubeless

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

    DT Swiss Industry

    Stainless, 14g, black

    Front Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull

    DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull

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

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Industry Nine 1/1, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

    DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

    DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

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

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

    Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

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