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    S-Works Epic Hardtail AXS2020 Specialized
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    MSRP
    		$9,520
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    8.8
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		RockShox SID
    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 AXS 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 AXS
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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

    S-Works Epic Hardtail AXS

    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 Hardtail AXS2020 Specialized
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Color: Gloss Dove Grey / Rocket Red/crimson

    Fork

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

    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, 143mm

    Seatpost

    S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 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, Steel, 30T

    Power Meter

    QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32t, Steel, 30T

    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, 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"

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