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    S-Works Epic Hardtail2022 Specialized
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    MSRP
    $11,000
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    9.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		RockShox SID SL Ultimate
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12 Electronic
    Power Meter
    		Integrated
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    S-Works Epic Hardtail
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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)

    29 mph

    S-Works Epic Hardtail

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    S-Works Epic Hardtail2022 Specialized
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Satin Carbon / Color Run Blue Murano Pearl / Gloss Chrome Foil Logos

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

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

    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 setback, 30.9mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

    Crank

    Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t, 34T

    Power Meter

    Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t, 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t

    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

    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 t-head

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

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