Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,999$4,750
    $4,199$7,000
    $5,499$8,500
    $5,499$8,900
    $6,599$11,000
    $7,799$13,000
    $13,000
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    26.9 lbs25.4 lbs24.5 lbs25.2 lbs23.1 lbs23.4 lbs
    6.9
    8.8
    9.4
    9.6
    9.5
    9.5
    9.5
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID SelectRockShox SID Select+RockShox SID UltimateFox Factory Float 34RockShox SID UltimateRockShox SID UltimateRockShox SID Ultimate
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe UltimateFox Float DPS FactoryRockShox SIDLuxe UltimateRockShox SIDLuxe UltimateRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    29″29″29″29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, X1GX Eagle AXSX01 Eagle AXS, X0X01 Eagle AXS, X1XX, X01 Eagle AXSXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXSXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 ElectronicElectronic1 × 12 ElectronicElectronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm120mm120mm120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    110mm110mm110mm110mm110mm110mm110mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic EVO Comp
    Epic EVO Expert
    Epic EVO Pro LTD
    Epic EVO Pro
    S-Works Epic EVO LTD
    S-Works Epic EVO
    S-Works Epic EVO RS
    Other Crosscountry 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 EVO Comp

    28 mph

    Epic EVO Expert

    28 mph

    Epic EVO Pro LTD

    28 mph

    Epic EVO Pro

    28 mph

    S-Works Epic EVO LTD

    28 mph

    S-Works Epic EVO

    28 mph

    S-Works Epic EVO RS

    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 Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl

    S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl

    S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl

    S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin Dark Navy / Dove Grey/pearl; Gloss Dune White / Obsidian/pearl

    Fork

    Rockshox SID Select, Charger RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox SID Select+, Charger 2 RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox SID ULTIMATE, Charger Race Day Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT 34 Factory, Fit4 damper, Kashima Coating, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm of travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox SID ULTIMATE, Charger Race Day Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox SID ULTIMATE, Charger Race Day Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox SID ULTIMATE, Charger Race Day Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox DELUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID LUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID LUXE ULTIMATE, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT DPS Factory, Rx XC Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, Kashima Coat, 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode Adjustment, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID LUXE ULTIMATE, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID LUXE ULTIMATE, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID LUXE ULTIMATE, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

    Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm

    Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

    TruVativ Descendant 35, 35mm clamp, 60mm

    Race Face Turbine R, 60mm, 35mm clamp

    TruVativ Descendant 35, 35mm clamp, 60mm

    TruVativ Descendant 35, 35mm clamp, 60mm

    TruVativ Descendant 35, 35mm clamp, 60mm

    Handlebar

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

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

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 760mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 760mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 760mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 760mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Roval Control SL Rise, 780mm x 35mm, 20mm rise, Carbon

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Body Geometry Power Expert

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

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

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

    Seatpost

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

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

    Bike Yoke Revive, 30.9mm, SM: 125, MD: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm,

    Fox Transfer Factory, 30.9, 1X remote, (S:125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL: 175mm)

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

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

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

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover

    SRAM X0 Eagle AXS

    SRAM X01 Eagle AXS

    SRAM XX SL Eagle Flat Top

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

    Crank

    SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T

    SRAM GX Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32t, 32T

    SRAM X0 Eagle Crankset, 170mm/175mm, 32T

    SRAM X1 Carbon, DUB, S:170mm, M-XL: 175mm, 32T

    SRAM XX SL Eagle Crankset, 170mm/175mm, 32t

    SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB, 32T, 32T

    SRAM XX1 Eagle Carbon, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, Alloy, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle

    SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle

    Cassette

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

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

    SRAM X0 Eagle 10-52t

    SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52t

    SRAM XX Eagle SL 10-52t

    SRAM XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t

    SRAM XG-1299 10-52T Rainbow

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM X0 Eagle Flat Top

    SRAX X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM XX SL Eagle Flat Top

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    TypeHydraulic Disc

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

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM G2 RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    TypeHydraulic Disc

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

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM G2 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized 29, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready

    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, 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

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

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

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    DT Swiss Aerolite

    DT Swiss Aerolite

    DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

    Front Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 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

    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, 24h straight pull

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

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

    Rear Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 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 EXP, 12x148mm thru axle, Microspline 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

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

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

    Tires

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Front: Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

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