Compare: 2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail vs Epic Hardtail Comp vs Epic Hardtail Expert vs Epic Hardtail Pro vs S-Works Epic Hardtail XTR vs S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight vs S-Works Epic Hardtail AXS

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Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Epic Hardtail2020 Specialized	Epic Hardtail Comp2020 Specialized	Epic Hardtail Expert2020 Specialized	Epic Hardtail Pro2020 Specialized	S-Works Epic Hardtail XTR2020 Specialized	S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight2020 Specialized	S-Works Epic Hardtail AXS2020 Specialized

MSRP	$2,120	$2,620	$4,320	$5,520	$8,520	$9,020	$9,520
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	$3,999 At TPC $4,369 5% off At TPC	$5,399 At TPC	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
	5.3	5.7	6.5	7.4	7.5	8.0	8.8
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Judy	RockShox Reba	RockShox SID	RockShox SID	RockShox SID	Fox Factory Float 32	RockShox SID
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX Eagle, SX Eagle	NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo	GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo	X01 Eagle, X1	XTR, Race Face	XX1 Eagle	XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12 Electronic
Power Meter	None	None	None	None	None	None	Integrated
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Epic Hardtail

Epic Hardtail Comp

Epic Hardtail Expert

Epic Hardtail Pro

S-Works Epic Hardtail XTR

S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight

S-Works Epic Hardtail AXS

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)

25 mph

Epic Hardtail

25 mph

Epic Hardtail Comp

28 mph

Epic Hardtail Expert

28 mph

Epic Hardtail Pro

28 mph

S-Works Epic Hardtail XTR

28 mph

S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight

28 mph

S-Works Epic Hardtail AXS

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	Epic Hardtail Comp2020 Specialized	Epic Hardtail Expert2020 Specialized	Epic Hardtail Pro2020 Specialized	S-Works Epic Hardtail XTR2020 Specialized	S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight2020 Specialized	S-Works Epic Hardtail AXS2020 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	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	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	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	S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Satin Black / White	S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Satin Black / White	S-Works FACT 12m, 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: Air	RockShox Reba RL 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, Position Sensitive, bottom-adjust Brain Fade, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel (XS: 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, Position Sensitive, top-adjust Brain Fade, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID Brain Ultimate, top-adjust Brain Fade, tapered carbon crown and steerer, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Factory Step-Cast 32, Fit4 damper, Kashima, Boost™, 44mm offset, 100mm of travel, Kabolt Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox SID Brain Ultimate, top-adjust Brain Fade, tapered carbon crown and steerer, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	Threaded, 30mm spindle	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Stem	Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise	Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise	Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise	Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise	S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise	S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise	S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Handlebar	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp	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	S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm	S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm	S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails	Body Geometry Power Expert	Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm	Body Geometry S-Works Power Arc, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm	Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
Seatpost	Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	Carbon, single-bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid
Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	ODI Vapor F-1 Series, slip-on	Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus	SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Crank	SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm, Steel, 32T	Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Alloy, 32T	Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Alloy, 32T	SRAM X1 carbon Eagle, Boost™ 148, DUB, 32t, SM: 170mm, M-XL 175mm, Alloy, 32T	Race Face Next SL, 170/175mm, Alloy 32T	SRAM XX1 Eagle, 148 DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, Alloy, 32T	QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32t, Steel, 30T
Power Meter							QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32t, Steel, 30T
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed	SRAM XX1 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM AXS Eagle Controller
Cassette	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t	SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, 10-51t	SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t	SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed w/ quick link	SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM XX1 Eagle
Brakes	Front: Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad, Rear: Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Level TLM, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TLM, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano XTR Race M-9100, Rear: Shimano XTR Race M-9100 Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Magura MT8 SL, Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Magura MT8 SL, Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific	Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h	Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready	Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready	Roval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-built	Roval Control SL 29, SRAM XX1, 148mm spacing, tubeless ready	Roval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-built
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Industry	DT Swiss Competition Race	DT Swiss Competition Race	DT Swiss Competition Race
Front Hub	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h	Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h	Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h	Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h
Rear Hub	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	DT Swiss 370, SRAM XD 3-pawl driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, 36t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, DT Swiss Microspline driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h	Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h
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"	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"	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"	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"	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"	Front: S-Works Renegade, S-Works Casing, GRIPTON® compound, 120 tpi, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1", Rear: S-Works Renegade, S-Works Casing, GRIPTON® compound, 120 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"	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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