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    Epic Hardtail2020 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,120
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    5.6
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Judy
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		NX Eagle, SX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Epic Hardtail is a 29″ carbon 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)

    25 mph

    Epic Hardtail

    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 Hardtail2020 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Satin Black / White

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Gold 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    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, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Seatpost

    Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad, Rear: Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

    Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

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