Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $12,000
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    Category
    Crosscountry
    9.0
    Carbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID SL Ultimate
    Shock
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic
    Power Meter
    Integrated
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized S-Works Epic is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
    Similar Bikes
    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    S-Works Epic
    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)

    28 mph

    S-Works Epic

    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

    S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Red Tint Fade over Brushed Silver / Tarmac Black/white w/ Gold Pearl; Satin / Gloss Carbon/color Run Silver - Green Chameleon

    Fork

    RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel

    Shock

    RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

    Stem

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    Handlebar

    S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

    Seatpost

    S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm offset, 30.9mm

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

    Crank

    QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, 32T

    Power Meter

    QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS Eagle Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t

    Chain

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Brakes

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

    Front Hub

    Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head

    Rear Hub

    Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull

    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"

    Riders Also Compared