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    Epic Hardtail Comp2026 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($3,373)
    Where to Buy
    $3,999

    At Contender

    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		24.5 lbs
    6.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Reba
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Hydraulic Disc
    		Eagle 70 Transmission
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		110mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp 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 Comp
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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)

    28 mph

    Epic Hardtail Comp

    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 Hardtail Comp2026 Specialized
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Colors: Satin Carbon / Metallic White Silver; Gloss Oasis / California Sunshine

    Fork

    RockShox REBA, Motion Control damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, S-XL: 110mm Travel, XS: 90mm Travel

    Travel: 110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    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 Comp, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, 12 speeds

    Crank

    SRAM Eagle 70, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM Eagle 70

    Cassette

    SRAM 1270 Transmission Cassette, 12 Spd,10-52t

    Chain

    SRAM 70 Transmission Chain

    Brakes

    Hydraulic Disc

    Type: Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Elemental

    Front Hub

    Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

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