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2017 Specialized

Epic Hardtail

CadreAluminium
SuspensionSemi-rigide, 95mm
FourcheRockShox Reba
roues29″ Aluminium
Transmission2 × 11
GroupeXT, SLX
FreinsShimano Deore Disque hydraulique
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Handling
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Epic Hardtail
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Transmission

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)

43 km/h

Epic Hardtail

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Dimensions
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Résumé

The Specialized Epic Hardtail is celebrated for its lightweight frame and innovative design, setting new standards in the cross-country category. Its updated geometry and Rider-First Engineering ensure high-speed stability and efficient power transfer, making it a top contender for competitive racing. While it excels in stiffness and comfort, some riders may find the Brain-equipped front fork's lockout and limited dropper post options less appealing.

Pros
  • Lightweight frame design

  • High stiffness-to-weight ratio

  • Updated geometry for improved handling

  • Rider-First Engineering for consistent performance

  • Integrated storage solutions with SWAT system

Cons
  • Brain-equipped front fork's lockout may not suit all

  • 27.2mm seatpost diameter limits dropper post choices

Key Quotes
Specialized has clearly set a new benchmark with a medium mountain bike frame that weighs a claimed 875g.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
The new Epic is a first-class speed machine.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden?
Singletrack World logoSingletrack World

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off.road.cc
Specialized Women's Epic Comp Carbon

févr. 2018

The Specialized Women’s Epic Comp Carbon is a task master, a bike where nothing other than full speed will do. It will be your best training partner and likely podium companion, if you don’t mind the clunk in the 'Brain' shock and choose the right setting for the race conditions too. Review: Cube Reaction GTC One - high value, high-speed carbon race hardtail When should you replace your bicycle helmet? We asked the experts Review: Trek Roscoe 9 - playful fat tyred trail hardtail For a quick review edit, watch the above video!

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MBR
Specialized Epic Expert (2018) review - MBR

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.

Points forts
  • Seriously impressive pedalling efficiency.

  • Impressive capability in technical terrain.

  • The Brain.

Points faibles
  • Cannot adjust suspension settings on the fly.

  • The Brain.

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Singletrack World
Review: Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup

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.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Flow's First Bite: Specialized S-Works Epic

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 …

Points forts
  • 10kg of the best.

  • Clean and neat.

  • Ultimate efficiency.

Points faibles
  • Chain slap noise.

  • A little bland looking perhaps?

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon

juil. 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

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Mountain Flyer
Specialized Introduces 2018 Epic, Debuts Price Point Aluminum Hardtail With Smartweld Technology

juil. 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.

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Bicycling
​First Look: Specialized Epic

juil. 2017 · Dan Sapp

​Specialized’s world cup winning XC bike is overhauled and better than ever

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MTBR
Specialized S-Works Epic 29er hardtail defies gravity

mai 2017 · Jason Sumner

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

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Géométrie
Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

M5 alloy, XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 12x142mm dropouts, PM 160 rear brake, replaceable alloy rear derailleur hanger

Fourche

Custom RockShox Reba RL, rebound adjust, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 15x100mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, 80/95mm of travel, 51mm offset

Voyager95mm

Type de ressortAir

Tige

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

Guidon

Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm

Selle

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Tige de selle

Specialized Alloy 27.2mm

TypeRigide

Poignées

Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

Shimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 11-speed

Dérailleur avant

Shimano SLX 7025, direct-mount, down-swing

Manivelle

RaceFace Aeffect, 6000-series alloy, 24mm spindle, 49mm chainline, 34/24T

Manettes

Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t

Chaîne

SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed w/PowerLink

Freins

Front: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 160mm rotor

TypeShimano Deore Disque hydraulique

roues
Jantes

Specialized Stout, alloy hookless bead, 32h

Rayons

Stainless, black, 14g

Moyeu avant

Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,15x100mm thru-axle, 32h

Moyeu arrière

Specialized disc, alloy, 6-bolt disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x142mm thru-axle, 28h

Pneus

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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