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    Epic Hardtail Expert2020 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $4,320
    Where to Buy
    $3,999

    At TPC

    $4,369

    5% off At TPC

    Category
    		Crosscountry
    6.5
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		RockShox SID
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		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
    Epic Hardtail Expert2020 Specialized
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Gloss Metallic Crimson / Rocket Red

    Fork

    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)

    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

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Alloy, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, 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

    DT Swiss 370, SRAM XD 3-pawl 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"

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