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    Epic Expert2023 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $6,500
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.1 lbs
    8.9
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox SID
    		RockShox
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc
    		Eagle AXS, GX Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Rear Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Epic Expert is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Expert
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    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)

    29 mph

    Epic Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Epic Expert2023 Specialized
    Frame

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Colors: Gloss Morning Mist / Metallic Dark Navy; Satin Carbon / Metallic White Silver

    Fork

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

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm

    Travel: 100mm

    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

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

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

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

    Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

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

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