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2019 Specialized

Men's Epic Expert

Prix du fabricant

5 020 $US(4 403 €)
Poids déclaré10,7 kg–11,7 kg  
CadreCarbone
Suspensioncomplet, 100 / 100mm
FourcheRockShox SID
Amortisseur arrièreRockShox
roues29″ Carbone
Transmission1 × 12
GroupeGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
FreinsSRAM Level TL Disque hydraulique
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Men's Epic Expert
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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)

44 km/h

Men's Epic Expert

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 is a highly efficient and lightweight cross-country bike, celebrated for its Brain suspension technology that adapts to terrain for optimal performance. It offers a racy feel with sharp handling and impressive climbing capabilities, though some riders find the Brain system polarizing on rougher trails. The Epic stands out as a top choice for competitive racing, with models providing near S-Works performance at more accessible price points.

Pros
  • Brain suspension technology for adaptive performance

  • Lightweight carbon frame enhances climbing efficiency

  • Sharp handling and racy geometry for competitive edge

  • Near S-Works performance at lower price points

  • Confidence-inspiring in technical sections

Cons
  • Brain suspension can be polarizing on rough terrain

  • Higher price point for premium models

  • Some models lack size inclusivity

  • Components may not match top-tier S-Works spec

Key Quotes
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 Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
The best way to describe the Epic is 'confidence inspiring.'
Mountain Flyer logoMountain Flyer
Without doubt one of the best race bikes I have ever ridden.
MBR logoMBR
the Epic has been a mainstay of the cross-country racing scene since it blew things wide-open in 2003 with the Brain
Singletrack World logoSingletrack World

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Bike Perfect
Specialized Epic Evo Expert review

déc. 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

Points forts
  • Superlight frame weight

  • Impressive stiffness

  • Excellent SID suspension combo

  • Great suspension tune

  • Confident steering

  • Smart kit choice

Points faibles
  • Tall seat tube limits upsizing

  • Controls hit the top tube

  • Slow freehub engagement

  • Comp version is even better value

  • No SWAT downtube storage

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Specialized S-Works Epic HT AXS Custom in bikepacking review

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.

Points forts
  • Acceleration

  • Best of the best components

  • Confidence-inspiring handling

  • Amazing concept for racers

Points faibles
  • Frame requires delicate treatment

  • Fork sags when you pedal standing up

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Loam Wolf
Review: Specialized Epic Evo S-Works

juin 2020

Specialized has done a really good job of taking one bike and making it equally competitive for two different types of riders. If you search out the longest backcountry trails or like to get to the top of your local spot at record time, you may want to take the Epic Evo S-Works for a spin. Read our full review here!

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off.road.cc
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo 2020 review

avr. 2020

Specialized's Epic Expert Carbon Evo is a satisfyingly fun and fast take on a less pointy kind of cross-country distance machine, but the Brain-equipped rear suspension can feel more idiot than intellectual and the spec is rather pedestrian for the cash. If you can get over that then it provides plenty of high tempo fun for those seeking distance and thrills.

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Bicycling
The Specialized Epic Pro Is a World-Class XC Bike

nov. 2019 · Bobby Lea

It's not cheap, but oh boy, this is one fast bike.

Points forts
  • RockShox Brain Suspension

  • SRAM X01 drivetrain

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Epic Expert EVO in review

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.

Points forts
  • Very lively on flow trails

  • Like a rocket uphill

Points faibles
  • Micro Brain inertia valve delay

  • XC cockpit limits versatility

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Bikerumor
First Ride: The Specialized Epic HT is a rad race hardtail

août 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.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Expert EVO first ride review

mai 2019 · Robin Weaver

A pedalling-friendly platform that’s great fun to ride on rowdier trails when the speeds pick up

Points forts
  • Brain shock is easy to tune to balance comfort and pedalling efficiency

  • Deceptively capable considering it only has 100mm of rear travel

  • Confident-handling in challenging terrain yet still feels super-fast on the climbs

Points faibles
  • Brain takes time to get used to

  • Not exactly cheap

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Géométrie
Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

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

Norme BBBSA, 73mm, Fileté

Fourche

RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, Bottom-adjust Brain Fade, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel

Voyager100mm

Type de ressortAir

Amortisseur arrière

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

Voyager100mm

Pédalier

SRAM DUB, threaded BB

Tige

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

Guidon

Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Selle

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

Tige de selle

Alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm

TypeRigide

Pédales

Specialized Dirt

Poignées

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

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Manivelle

Truvativ STYLO, DUB, SRAM Eagle, 32T

Manettes

SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

Chaîne

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Freins

Front: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc

TypeSRAM Level TL Disque hydraulique

roues
Jantes

Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready

Rayons

DT Swiss Industry

Moyeu avant

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h

Moyeu arrière

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

Pneus

Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"

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