Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,899$6,500
    $5,399$9,000
    $9,520
    $10,199$12,000
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    24.1 lbs23.1 lbs22.6 lbs
    8.6
    9.4
    7.5
    9.5
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SIDRockShox SID SL UltimateRockShox SIDRockShox SID SL Ultimate
    Shock
    RockShoxRockShoxRockShoxRockShox
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle AXSX01 Eagle AXS, X1XTR, Race FaceXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Power Meter
    NoneNoneNoneIntegrated
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2023 Epic Expert
    2023 Epic Pro
    2020 S-Works Epic Shimano XTR
    2023 S-Works Epic
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    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)

    29 mph

    2023 Epic Expert

    29 mph

    2023 Epic Pro

    28 mph

    2020 S-Works Epic Shimano XTR

    29 mph

    2023 S-Works Epic

    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

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Morning Mist / Metallic Dark Navy; Satin Carbon / Metallic White Silver

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Morning Mist / Metallic Dark Navy; Satin Carbon / Metallic White Silver

    S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Morning Mist / Metallic Dark Navy; Satin Carbon / Metallic White Silver

    S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsGloss Morning Mist / Metallic Dark Navy; Satin Carbon / Metallic White Silver

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID Brain Ultimate, top-adjust Brain Fade, tapered carbon crown and steerer, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm

    Travel100mm

    RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm

    Travel100mm

    Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm

    Travel100mm

    RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Threaded, 30mm spindle

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

    Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm 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

    S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150 Travel, 0mm offset

    Bike Yoke Divine SL, 30.9mm, SM: 100/ MD-XL: 125mm,

    S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm

    RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S/M: 125, L-XL:150,

    Pedals

    Specialized Dirt

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS, w/ battery cover

    SRAM X01 Eagle AXS

    Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

    Crank

    SRAM GX Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34t, 34T

    SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34t, 34T

    Race Face Next SL, 170/175mm, Alloy, 32T

    Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t, 34T

    Power Meter

    Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t, 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller

    SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle

    Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed

    SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52t

    Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed, 10-51t

    SRAM XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAX X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano XTR M9100, 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: Shimano XTR Race M-9100, Rear: Shimano XTR Race M-9100

    Front: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Roval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-built

    Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull

    DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull

    Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h

    Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

    DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

    Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, DT Swiss Microspline 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: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

    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: Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, S-Works Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

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