Epic Hardtail
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Hardtail, 95mm |
Fork | RockShox Reba |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | XT, SLX |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Feb 2018
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Nov 2017 · James Bracey
Specialized Epic Expert is one seriously fast cross country race bike. For 2018 the Epic range has had a complete overhaul with some interesting changes.
Seriously impressive pedalling efficiency.
Impressive capability in technical terrain.
The Brain.
Cannot adjust suspension settings on the fly.
The Brain.
Oct 2017 · Wil Barrett
Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden? At 8.23kg (18.1lb) for the complete bike, it is most definitely the lightest.
Oct 2017
We’ve assembled, set up and had a couple of quick laps of the race track on the most anticipated arrival to the XC circuit this season, ahead of our full review here’s what we are in for. Mad light, S-Works light. 10kg (including carbon water bottle cage) is very exciting for a bike you can …
10kg of the best.
Clean and neat.
Ultimate efficiency.
Chain slap noise.
A little bland looking perhaps?
Jul 2017 · MBA Action
A Seriously Light Bike In a world where full-suspension rigs have taken over, it’s been easy for companies to overlook the original mountain
Jul 2017
Brand’s flagship XC bike loses weight and gets aggressive, VERNON, New Jersey – Debuting a XC bike at a downhill park may seem like a short cut to failure. But for Specialized Bicycles, the classic East Coast gnar at the Mountain Creek Resort near Vernon, N.J. was the perfect venue to host Specialized Summer Camp and demonstrate the uncanny capabilities of its redesigned 2018 Epic.
Jul 2017 · Dan Sapp
Specialized’s world cup winning XC bike is overhauled and better than ever
May 2017
Snap poll: What’s the lightest bike frame in the Specialized line-up? Has to be one of their road or cyclocross rigs, right? Click through to find out. - Mtbr.com
Frame | M5 alloy, XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 12x142mm dropouts, PM 160 rear brake, replaceable alloy rear derailleur hanger |
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Fork | Custom RockShox Reba RL, rebound adjust, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 15x100mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, 80/95mm of travel, 51mm offset Travel: 95mm Spring Type: Air |
Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
Handlebar | Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
Seatpost | Specialized Alloy 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 11-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX 7025, direct-mount, down-swing |
Crank | RaceFace Aeffect, 6000-series alloy, 24mm spindle, 49mm chainline, 34/24T |
Shifters | Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t |
Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed w/PowerLink |
Brakes | Front: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Specialized Stout, alloy hookless bead, 32h |
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Spokes | Stainless, black, 14g |
Front Hub | Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,15x100mm thru-axle, 32h |
Rear Hub | Specialized disc, alloy, 6-bolt disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x142mm thru-axle, 28h |
Tires | Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready |
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