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    MSRP
    $11,020$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    32.2 lbs
    8.8
    2.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox SIDSuntour XCE
    Shock
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXSTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic2 × 7
    Power Meter
    IntegratedNone
    Suspension
    FullHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm-
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    trekbikes.com

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

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 S-Works Epic AXS
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    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

    2020 S-Works Epic AXS

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

    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, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox SID Brain Ultimate, top-adjust Brain Fade, tapered carbon crown and steerer, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

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

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

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

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

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

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

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

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Power Meter

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

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS Eagle Controller

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

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

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-built

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    Front Hub

    Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h

    Rear Hub

    Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, SRAM XD 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"

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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