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Men's Epic Comp
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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2900 USD(2504 €)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | RockShox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
158cm – 171cm
168cm – 180cm
178cm – 189cm
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Summary
The Specialized Epic is a highly efficient and lightweight cross-country bike, celebrated for its Brain suspension technology that adapts to terrain for optimal performance. It excels in climbing and technical sections, offering racer-inspired handling and stability. While it's praised for its race-ready features and innovative design, some reviews note the Brain system's polarizing nature and the bike's high price point.
Lightweight carbon frame
Brain suspension technology for adaptive performance
Excellent climbing efficiency
Racer-inspired handling and stability
Innovative design with updated geometry
Brain suspension system can be polarizing
High price point for some models
Limited adjustability of suspension on the fly
Some models lack size inclusivity
The Epic Pro offers nearly identical ride qualities as the S-Works Epic at a fraction of the cost.Bicycling
This Epic has to be one of the best handling 100mm travel 29ers available.
Flow Mountain BikeThe best way to describe the Epic is 'confidence inspiring.'
Mountain FlyerSpecialized Epic Expert is one of the fastest cross country race bikes ever produced.
MBRthe Epic has been a mainstay of the cross-country racing scene since it blew things wide-open in 2003 with the Brain
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Dec 2019 · Mick Kirkman
The Epic EVO is a blast, but some of the Comp’s kit will be a bit heavy for full-XC psycho pain-cavers
EVO handling is super-sweet and intuitive
Ride position eggs you on to give it everything pretty much all of the time
Brain 2.0 won’t be smart enough for every rider
Some components are out of place on a £4k XC-style bike
Nov 2019 · Bobby Lea
It's not cheap, but oh boy, this is one fast bike.
RockShox Brain Suspension
SRAM X01 drivetrain
Oct 2019 · Trev Worsey
The Epic is Specialized’s no-nonsense lightweight XC racer. But just like the Stumpjumper, the Epic is also offered in a more progressive EVO spec.
Very lively on flow trails
Like a rocket uphill
Micro Brain inertia valve delay
XC cockpit limits versatility
Sept 2019 · Guy Kesteven
Has a longer fork and bigger tyres turned the alloy Specialized Epic into a lightweight play bike?
Still extremely light for the money despite a trail toughened spec
Unique and very effective automatic hardtail/full suspension switching
Flexy frame and wheels, plus short and steep geometry
Clunky suspension actuation in firmer modes, highlighted by gappy free-hub pick up
Aug 2019 · Zach Overholt
Riding the new Specialized Epic HT in Northstar at Tahoe proved that this is not your old school XC bike. Instead, it's a very light, very capable racer.
Nov 2018 · James Huang
Specialized has offered several “Evo” mountain bike models in the past, all fitted with burlier builds that aim to make things more fun on the way down, with minimal sacrifice on the way up. For the first time, the XC racing-focused Epic gets the treatment, with the new Epic Expert Evo retaining the family’s excellent […]
Brain rear shock performs as claimed, superb handling, mostly fantastic build kit
Brain rear shock is quirky, woeful rear hub, so-so weight
Mar 2018 · Wil Barrett
In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Read on for the full review of the 2018 Specialized Epic...
| Frame | Specialized M5 Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel, flex pivot BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air, compression / rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 110x15mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 100mm of travel, 42mm offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox / Specialized Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded BB, 24mm spindle |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, Hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect, 6000 Series alloy, Steel, 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1150, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™ |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160 rotor Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval Control 29, hookless alloy, 22mm internal width, tubeless-ready, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0" |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearing, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.1" |
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