S-Works Epic Hardtail
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$10,000Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
Fork | RockShox SID SL Ultimate |
Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS |
Power Meter | Integrated |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Dec 2022 · Sarah Bedford
Refined Specialized aesthetics are paired with a firm ride that converts leg power efficiently into speed
Lightweight build with a quality finish
Snappy acceleration
Fast-rolling tyres
Basic fork damper
Brakes can lack bite and power during urgent braking
Mar 2022 · Peter Walker
In our 2022 downcountry group test, we pitted the Specialized Epic EVO Expert against 5 of the hottest bikes of the season. Read the full review to find out what Specialized’s carbon rocket is capable of and where it stacks up against the competition. Hit the link for the full review and a list with all other bikes.
Super agile and playful downhill
Very composed
Intuitive handling
Rear suspension bobs in open mode and cannot be locked from the handlebars
Dropper remote requires strong fingers
May 2021
The 2021 Specialized Epic Comp delivers a fast, reliable ride that feels at home on the racecourse and the trails. The BRAIN suspension works brilliantly, and the updated geometry makes it extremely capable. However, despite the Comp being the cheapest Epic model in the range, it's still at a price point that makes it unaffordable to some, despite the more basic componentry.
Dec 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Extremely light for the category and stiffer and slacker to be faster uphill and down, the new Epic Evo is a blisteringly quick and enjoyable XC/Trail bike if you don’t want extra reach
Superlight frame weight
Impressive stiffness
Excellent SID suspension combo
Great suspension tune
Confident steering
Smart kit choice
Tall seat tube limits upsizing
Controls hit the top tube
Slow freehub engagement
Comp version is even better value
No SWAT downtube storage
Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf
What happens when you take one of the lightest hardtail mountain bikes, add drop bars and send it off on a bikepacking trip? We did exactly that with the Specialized S-Works EPIC HT AXS Custom and tell you whether the concept works.
Acceleration
Best of the best components
Confidence-inspiring handling
Amazing concept for racers
Frame requires delicate treatment
Fork sags when you pedal standing up
Sep 2020 · McCoy
The pursuit of speed
Jun 2020
As cross-country bikes evolve, it's no surprise that the Specialized Epic Evo is already a step ahead. It adds travel and length, and loses one element.
Jun 2020
How is the new Specialized S-Works Epic? We got the bike in the hands of a racer to find out! Check out the details inside.
Frame | S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Red Tint Fade over Brushed Silver / Tarmac Black/white w/ Gold Pearl; Satin Carbon / Color Run Chameleon Silver Green |
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Fork | RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | 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 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
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Crank | QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T |
Power Meter | QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T |
Shifters | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller |
Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h |
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Spokes | DT Swiss Aerolite T-head |
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 |
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