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    MSRP
    $4,320
    Where to Buy
    $4,599

    At Contender

    $3,999

    At Contender

    Category
    Crosscountry
    7.3
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox SID
    Wheels
    Carbon
    Wheel Size
    29″
    SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc
    GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert 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 Expert
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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 Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, internal split-housing cable routing, PF30 BB, 12x148mm rear-end, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox SID 29 w/ Brain, bottom-adjust Brain Fade, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 51mm offset, (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM, DUB, PF30

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

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

    Seatpost

    Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Specialized Dirt

    Grips

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    Truvativ STYLO, DUB, SRAM Eagle, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc

    TypeSRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

    Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"

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