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    Epic Hardtail2017 Specialized
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    4.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		RockShox Reba
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		95mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Epic Hardtail is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Hardtail
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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)

    27 mph

    Epic Hardtail

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Epic Hardtail2017 Specialized
    Frame

    M5 alloy, XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 12x142mm dropouts, PM 160 rear brake, replaceable alloy rear derailleur hanger

    Fork

    Custom RockShox Reba RL, rebound adjust, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 15x100mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, 80/95mm of travel, 51mm offset

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized Alloy 27.2mm

    Grips

    Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano SLX 7025, direct-mount, down-swing

    Crank

    RaceFace Aeffect, 6000-series alloy, 24mm spindle, 49mm chainline, 34/24T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed w/PowerLink

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 160mm rotor

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Stout, alloy hookless bead, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, black, 14g

    Front Hub

    Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,15x100mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized disc, alloy, 6-bolt disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x142mm thru-axle, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready

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