MSRP | $6,200 | $8,500 | $12,000 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox SID | RockShox SID | RockShox SID SL Ultimate |
Shock | RockShox | RockShox | RockShox |
Wheels | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
29″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 | X01 Eagle AXS, X1 | XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Power Meter | None | None | Integrated |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
Rear Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Epic Expert, Specialized Epic Pro, and Specialized S-Works Epic are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bikes. The S-Works Epic has better components and a better fork. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss / Satin Oasis/forest Green; Satin Carbon / Spectraflair | FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss / Satin Oasis/forest Green; Satin Carbon / Spectraflair | S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss / Satin Oasis/forest Green; Satin Carbon / Spectraflair |
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Fork | RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded |
Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise | S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise |
Handlebar | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp | S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm | S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails | Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails | Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base |
Seatpost | Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm | S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm | S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm offset, 30.9mm |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
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Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm | SRAM X1 carbon Eagle, Boost™ 148, DUB, 32T, SM: 170mm, M-XL 175mm, 32T | QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, 32T |
Power Meter | QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, 32T | ||
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t | SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAX X01 Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc | Front: SRAM Level TLM, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TLM, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc | Front: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc |
Rims | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h | Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h |
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Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Race | DT Swiss Competition Race | DT Swiss Aerolite T-head |
Front Hub | DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h | DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h | Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head |
Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h | DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h | Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull |
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" | 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" | 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" |