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    Epic Hardtail2024 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($2,851)
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.5 lbs
    5.6
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Judy
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc
    		NX 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 high-end 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 Hardtail2024 Specialized
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Colors: Gloss Fiery Red / White; Gloss Tarmac Black / Abalone

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel)

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock®

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Level T, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm/160mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Level T, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    Type: SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

    Tires

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

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