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    MSRP
    $4,500
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    7.2
    Carbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, X1
    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 ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Hardtail Expert
    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

    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
    Frame

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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorSatin Carbon / Spectraflair

    Fork

    RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm 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, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X01, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    SRAM GX 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, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Fast Trak, Control Casing, 29x2.3, Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

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