Trail-worthy meet drool-worthy. Perfect now that introductions are out of the way let’s do our best to try and grasp the fact that the Epic EVO Pro manages to channel the Epic’s standard-setting pedaling efficiency while delivering jaw-dropping on-trail capability—and look darn good doing it. While the Epic EVO sees a seemingly modest 20-millimeter increase in suspension travel up front over its Epic stablemate and just 10-millimeters out back we’ve worked overtime to make sure it’s been implemented in a way that’ll have you saying ‘Whoa!’ as soon as you hit your first stretch of singletrack. Meticulously engineered to retain as much of the Epic’s standard-setting efficiency as possible the EVO’s new suspension kinematics work in concert with Rx XC Tune customized suspension front and rear to ensure you're able to make the absolute most out of every inch of travel on tap while still offering increased anti-squat characteristics for improved pedaling efficiency. With plenty of practice at staying ahead of the curve the Epic EVO now lays claim to the most capable iteration of our Progressive XC Geometry ever to grace an Epic. It’s also more versatile than ever thanks to a new flip chip-equipped rear end that allows riders to adjust headtube angle and bottom bracket height to easily customize Epic EVO’s handling characteristics. Dressed to impress the Epic EVO Pro sports top-shelf Fox Factory suspension front and rear to keep things poised when the going gets rough while the silky shifts and rock-solid performance of Shimano's 12-speed XTR group will never go out of style. Flip It To Rip It: Tune the ride of the Epic EVO’s FACT 11m carbon frame to match your preferred handling characteristics with flip-chip simplicity that allows riders to reduce the EVO’s headtube angle by half a degree while lowering bottom bracket height by 10 millimeters. Pairing the all-new FOX FLOAT Step-Cast 34 Factory's lightweight chassis with the Fit4 damper's impressive control and on-the-fly compression adjustment makes for a fork with impressive performance both climbing and descending making it a perfect match for the Epic EVO. Stuck in your search for braking bliss? Don't worry Shimano's XTR M9120 brakes will see you on your way to braking nirvana with their Servo-Wave roller-cam levers and superlative stopping power coming from four ceramic pistons per caliper. 27 years of loving devotion—and countless engineering hours—from Shimano have certainly paid dividends for their legendary XTR groupset breaking it's own performance benchmarks time and time again in it's wildly successful quest for the ultimate shifting experience. Descending from a long World Cup lineage hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim and straight-pull DT Swiss 350 hubs to maximize strength ride quality and durability while keeping weight to a minimum. Frame FACT 11m Full Carbon Progressive XC Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing 110mm of travel Rear Shock FOX FLOAT DPS Factory Rx XC Tune EVOL Air sleeve Kashima Coat 3-position adjustment w/ Open Mode Adjustment 190x40mm Fork FOX FLOAT 34 Factory Fit4 damper Kashima Coating 15x110mm 44mm offset 120mm of travel Stem Race Face Aeffect R 60mm 35mm clamp Tape Specialized Trail Grips Handlebars Race Face NEXT Carbon 20mm rise 8-degree backsweep 760mm wide 35mm Front Brake Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc 180mm rotor Rear Brake Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc 180mm rotor Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR M9100 12-speed Shadow Plus Shift Levers Shimano XTR M9100 12-speed Cassette Shimano XTR M9100 12-speed 10-51t Chain Shimano XTR M9100 12-speed w/ quick link Crankset Shimano XTR 9100 Hollowtech 2 162 q-factor 32T Chainring SM: 170mm M-XL: 175mm Chainrings 32T Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-MT800 Threaded Rims Roval Control SL Carbon offset design 29mm internal width 4mm hook width Tubeless ready 28h Front Hub DT Swiss 350 6-bolt 15mm Thru-axle 110mm spacing 28h straight -pull Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 straight-pull 6-bolt DT Swiss Ratchet EXP 12x148mm thru axle Microspline freehub body 28h straight-pull Spokes DT Swiss Comp Race Front Tire Specialized Ground Control Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Ground Control Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Specialized Turbo Tube Saddle Body Geometry Power Expert titanium rails SeatPost Fox Factory Transfer Kashima 30.9mm 125mm / 150mm / 175mm travel Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9mm
When speed comes calling, the Epic Expert doesn’t just answer, it yells back, ‘Catch me if you can!’Featuring the most efficient suspension platform ever to grace a World Cup start line, the Epic Expert pairs 100-millimeters of Brain-controlled travel front and rear for a package that was born to erase seconds from the clock.A Smarter BRAINMixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results, Epic has always been defined by uncompromised commitment to speed.Well, that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too. True to form, the latest Epic continues the tradition, taking advantage of the most efficient Brain suspension we’ve ever created to ensure it’s always on a first-name-basis with fast.Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic, the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency, employing a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion, while handily soaking up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever.Frame-ChangerRedesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance, the Epic’s all-new FACT 11m carbon frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN's new race-tuned pedaling platform, while the revised carbon layup of the front-triangle sheds weight, sending the Epic’s already sky-high stiffness-to-weight ratio even higher.Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient BRAIN-controlled travel, the Epic’s FACT 11m carbon frame increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer and introduces the most capable handling in an Epic yet, all while shedding weight over the previous-generation Epic.,The RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork serves up 100-millimeters of brilliantly controlled BRAIN travel for efficient performance that pairs perfectly with the Epic's rear BRAIN system.,Sprightly stoppers from SRAM, Level TL brakes offer smooth modulation for precise speed control.,Descending from a long World Cup lineage, hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim, and maximize strength, ride quality, and durability while keeping weight to a minimum..
When speed comes calling the Epic Expert doesn't just answer it yells back 'Catch me if you can!'Featuring the most efficient suspension platform ever to grace a World Cup start line the Epic Expert pairs 100-millimeters of Brain-controlled travel front and rear for a package that was born to erase seconds from the clock. A Smarter BRAIN Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results Epic has always been defined by uncompromised commitment to speed. Well that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too. True to form the latest Epic continues the tradition taking advantage of the most efficient Brain suspension Specialized have ever created to ensure it's always on a first-name-basis with fast. Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency employing a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion while handily soaking up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever. Frame-Changer Redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance the Epic's all-new FACT 11m carbon frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN's new race-tuned pedaling platform while the revised carbon layup of the front-triangle sheds weight sending the Epic's already sky-high stiffness-to-weight ratio even higher. Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient BRAIN-controlled travel the Epic’s FACT 11m carbon frame increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer and introduces the most capable handling in an Epic yet all while shedding weight over the previous-generation Epic. The RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork serves up 100-millimeters of brilliantly controlled BRAIN travel for effecient performance that pairs perfectly with the Epic's rear BRAIN system. Sprightly stoppers from SRAM Level TL brakes offer smooth modulation for precise speed control. Descending from a long World Cup lineage hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim and maximize strength ride quality and durability while keeping weight to a minimum. Frame FACT 11m Full Carbon Progressive XC Race Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing 100mm of travel SWAT SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool Rear Shock RockShox-Specialized BRAIN Rx XC Tune 5 Position Platform Adjust Rebound Adjust Integraded Extension 265x52.5mm Handlebars Specialized Alloy Minirise 6.5mm rise 750mm 31.8mm clamp Fork RockShox SID SL BRAIN Bottom-Adjust Brain damper Debon Air 15x110mm 44mm offset 100mm Travel Stem Specialized XC 3D-forged alloy 4-bolt 6-degree rise Tape Specialized Trail Grips Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails Front Brake SRAM Level TL 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Brake SRAM Level TL 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Shift Levers SRAM X01 Eagle trigger 12-speed Rear Derailleur Sram X01 Eagle 12-speed Cassette SRAM XG-1275 12-speed 10-52t Chain SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed Crankset SRAM X1 Eagle Alloy DUB 165/170/175mm 34t Chainrings 34T Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm threaded Rims Roval Control SL Carbon offset design 29mm internal width 4mm hook width Tubeless ready 28h Front Hub DT Swiss 350 6-bolt 15mm Thru-axle 110mm spacing 28h straight -pull Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 straight-pull 6-bolt DT Swiss Ratchet EXP 12x148mm thru axle XD freehub body 28h straight-pull Spokes DT Swiss Comp Race Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Renegade Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Standard Presta valve Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9mm SeatPost Specialized Alloy Single Bolt 30.9mm
You’ve seen the look. The are-they-really-about-to-ride-that-on-a-hardtail look. Well get ready to get it a lot more aboard the Epic Hardtail. Fast and light meets confident and capable in a bike that’s been bred to redefine what’s possible on a cross-country speed demon.Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility. But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike we said out with the jarred-to-death tail the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable mystifyingly comfortable head-shakingly light and all-around fast Epic Hardtail. Sure we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast. A RockShox Judy Gold fork and SRAM drivetrain highlight the build effortlessly balancing both value and performance to impressive results. Ridiculously capable incredibly light and refreshingly comfortable the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success. Don't judge this Judy without being prepared to come away impressed. RockShox's capable Motion Control Damper and Solo Air spring combine for composed predictable travel and effortless setup and adjustment. SRAM's Level T hydraulic disc brakes pack a punch offering serious bite and backing it up with a refined intuitive feel to make for a package that squeezes heavyweight performance out of a scale-friendly setup. SPECS & GEOS Frame Specialized FACT 11m Progressive XC Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing Fork RockShox Judy Gold Motion Control damper Solo Air 42mm offset 15x110mm thru-axle 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Stem 3D-forged alloy 31.8mm 7-degree Tape Specialized Trail Grips Handlebars Specialized Alloy XC minirise double-butted alloy 8-degree backsweep 6-degree upsweep 10mm rise 31.8mm SeatPost Specialized Alloy Single Bolt 30.9mm Rear Brake SRAM Level T hydraulic disc 2-Piston Caliper Front Brake SRAM Level T hydraulic disc 2-Piston Caliper Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed Shift Levers SRAM NX Eagle trigger 12-speed Cassette SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230 12-speed 11-50t Chain SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed w/ PowerLock® Crankset SRAM X1000 Eagle DUB 170/175mm 32T Chainrings 32T Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm threaded Rims Specialized Alloy Tubeless Ready 25mm internal width 28h Front Hub Alloy sealed cartridge bearings 15x110mm thru-axle 28h Rear Hub Alloy sealed cartridge bearings 12x148mm thru-axle 28h Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Spokes Stainless 14g Rear Tire Specialized Renegade Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Standard Presta valve Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9
Gone are the days where a date with a hardtail race bike meant paying for it for days to come. Now the Epic Hardtail Comp’s reality-altering combination of comfort and capability in a lighter-than-life package means counting down the hours until you meet again.Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility. But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike we said out with the jarred-to-death tail the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable mystifyingly comfortable head-shakingly light and all-around fast Epic Hardtail. Sure we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast. On the Epic Hardtail Comp RockShox's long-beloved Reba RL fork is tasked with handling suspension duties while a full SRAM GX Egale groupset leaves no doubts why it sets the benchmark for accessible performance. Ridiculously capable incredibly light and refreshingly comfortable the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success. The Reba RL doles out travel with a steady hand courtesy of RockShox's Motion Control damper while SoloAir adjustability makes dialing in suspension performance a breeze. SRAM's GX Eagle shifting has always been the benchmark for affordable high performance and the latest offering simply raises it even further. Epic Hardtail Comp Technical Specifications FRAMESET Frame Specialized FACT 11m Progressive XC Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9 Suspension Fork RockShox Reba RL Motion Control damper Solo Air 42mm offset 15x110mm thru-axle 100mm of travel COCKPIT Stem 3D-forged alloy 31.8mm 7-degree Handlebars Specialized Alloy Minirise 6.5mm rise 750mm 31.8mm clamp Tape Specialized Trail Grips Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails SeatPost Specialized Alloy Single Bolt 30.9mm BRAKES Front Brake SRAM Level TL 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Brake SRAM Level TL 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc DRIVETRAIN Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed Shift Levers SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed Cassette SRAM XG-1275 12-speed 10-52t Chain SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed Crankset SRAM X1000 Eagle DUB 170/175mm 32T Chainrings 32T Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm threaded WHEELS Rims Specialized Alloy Tubeless Ready 25mm internal width 28h Front Hub Alloy sealed cartridge bearings 15x110mm thru-axle 28h Rear Hub Alloy sealed cartridge bearings 148mmx12mm thru-axle 28h Spokes DT Swiss Industry Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Renegade Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Standard Presta valve * Specifications are subject to change without notice
Go ahead try and find something that’ll put a bigger smile on your face than absolutely smashing the perfect line on a fast capable hardtail. The Epic Hardtail Expert exists to make that smile even bigger—and to make sure your face gets just as hard of a workout as your legs.Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility. But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike we said out with the jarred-to-death tail the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable mystifyingly comfortable head-shakingly light and all-around fast Epic Hardtail. Sure we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast. The Epic Hardtail Expert's RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork offers 100 millimeters of incredibly efficient travel in a lightweight package while Roval's lightweight yet tough Control Carbon wheelset and a wide-range SRAM 12-speed group round out the lightweight build. Ridiculously capable incredibly light and refreshingly comfortable the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success. The 100mm-travel RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork is firm when you want it firm and plush when you want it plush—no levers required. Descending from a long World Cup lineage hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim and maximize strength ride quality and durability while keeping weight to a minimum. Epic Hardtail Expert Technical Specifications FRAMESET Frame Specialized FACT 11m Progressive XC Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9 Suspension Fork RockShox SID SL BRAIN Bottom-Adjust Brain damper Debon Air 15x110mm 44mm offset 100mm Travel (XS-80mm Travel) COCKPIT Stem Specialized XC 3D-forged alloy 4-bolt 6-degree Handlebars Specialized Alloy Minirise 6.5mm rise 750mm 31.8mm clamp Tape Specialized Trail Grips Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails SeatPost Specialized Alloy Single Bolt 30.9mm BRAKES Front Brake SRAM Level TL 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Brake SRAM Level TL 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc DRIVETRAIN Rear Derailleur Sram X01 Eagle 12-speed Shift Levers SRAM X01 Eagle trigger 12-speed Cassette SRAM XG-1275 12-speed 10-52t Chain SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed w/ PowerLock® Crankset SRAM X1 Eagle Alloy DUB 165/170/175mm Chainrings 32T Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm threaded WHEELS Rims Roval Control SL Carbon offset design 29mm internal width 4mm hook width Tubeless ready 28h Front Hub DT Swiss 350 6-bolt 15mm Thru-axle 110mm spacing 28h straight -pull Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 straight-pull 6-bolt DT Swiss Ratchet EXP 12x148mm thru axle XD freehub body 28h straight-pull Spokes DT Swiss Comp Race Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Renegade Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Standard Presta valve * Specifications are subject to change without notice
FEATURESYou’ve seen the look. The, are-they-really-about-to-ride-that-on-a-hardtail look. Well, get ready to get it a lot more aboard the Epic Hardtail. Fast and light meets confident and capable in a bike that’s been bred to redefine what’s possible on a cross-country speed demon. Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties, with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh, twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility. But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead, recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike, we said out with the jarred-to-death tail, the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable, mystifyingly comfortable, head-shakingly light and all-around fast, Epic Hardtail. Sure, we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway, but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast. A RockShox Judy Gold fork and SRAM drivetrain highlight the build, effortlessly balancing both value and performance to impressive results.Ridiculously capable, incredibly light, and refreshingly comfortable, the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success.,Don't judge this Judy without being prepared to come away impressed. RockShox's capable Motion Control Damper and Solo Air spring combine for composed, predictable travel and effortless setup and adjustment.,SRAM's Level T hydraulic disc brakes pack a punch, offering serious bite and backing it up with a refined, intuitive feel to make for a package that squeezes heavyweight performance out of a scale-friendly setup..
FEATURESGone are the days where a date with a hardtail race bike meant paying for it for days to come. Now, the Epic Hardtail Comp’s reality-altering combination of comfort and capability in a lighter-than-life package means counting down the hours until you meet again.Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties, with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh, twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility.But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead, recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike, we said out with the jarred-to-death tail, the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable, mystifyingly comfortable, head-shakingly light and all-around fast, Epic Hardtail.Sure, we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway, but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast.On the Epic Hardtail Comp, RockShox's long-beloved Reba RL fork is tasked with handling suspension duties while a full SRAM GX Egale groupset leaves no doubts why it sets the benchmark for accessible performance.Ridiculously capable, incredibly light, and refreshingly comfortable, the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success.,The Reba RL doles out travel with a steady hand courtesy of RockShox's Motion Control damper, while SoloAir adjustability makes dialing in suspension performance a breeze.,SRAM's GX Eagle shifting has always been the benchmark for affordable high performance, and the latest offering simply raises it even further..
FEATURESGo ahead, try and find something that’ll put a bigger smile on your face than absolutely smashing the perfect line on a fast, capable hardtail. The Epic Hardtail Expert exists to make that smile even bigger—and to make sure your face gets just as hard of a workout as your legs. Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties, with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh, twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility. But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead, recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike, we said out with the jarred-to-death tail, the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable, mystifyingly comfortable, head-shakingly light and all-around fast, Epic Hardtail. Sure, we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway, but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast. The Epic Hardtail Expert's RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork offers 100 millimeters of incredibly efficient travel in a lightweight package while Roval's lightweight yet tough Control Carbon wheelset and a wide-range SRAM 12-speed group round out the lightweight build.Ridiculously capable, incredibly light, and refreshingly comfortable, the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success.,The 100mm-travel RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork is firm when you want it firm and plush when you want it plush—no levers required.,Descending from a long World Cup lineage, hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim, and maximize strength, ride quality, and durability while keeping weight to a minimum..
What do you get when you open up the taps on trickle-down technology? That’d be the Epic Pro. A waterfall of performance coming straight down from Mount S-Works the Epic Pro benefits from the most efficient suspension design we’ve ever created not to mention a frame that’s as light as the previous-generation S-Works while offering the same incredibly efficient power transfer of the current cream of the World Cup crop. A Smarter BRAIN Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results Epic has always been defined by an uncompromised commitment to speed. Well that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too. True to form the latest Epic continues the tradition taking advantage of the most efficient BRAIN suspension we’ve ever created to ensure it’s always on a first-name-basis with fast. Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency employing a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion while handily soaking up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever. Frame-Changer Redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance the Epic’s all-new FACT 11m carbon frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN’s new race-tuned pedaling platform while the revised carbon layup of the front-triangle sheds weight sending the Epic’s already sky-high stiffness-to-weight ratio even higher. The Epic Pro’s Top-Adjust Position-Sensitive BRAIN fork allows for easy tuning on the fly making suspension adjustments on course pre-rides a stress-free affair while SRAM’s XO1 Eagle AXS electronic group takes notes from BRAIN’s telepathic performance firing off shifts with lightning-fast precision. Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient BRAIN-controlled travel the Epic’s FACT 11m carbon frame increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer and introduces the most capable handling in an Epic yet all while shedding weight over the previous-generation Epic. The RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork serves up 100-millimeters of brilliantly controlled BRAIN travel while bringing damper adjustments top-side for quick on-the-fly tweaks. SRAM's Level TLM brakes feature a one-piece monoblock caliper design that not only excels at shedding speed but weight too. The SRAM XO1 Eagle AXS 12-speed rear derailleur not only offers some of the crispest shift around it also manages to serve up a maximum 500-percent gear range while using a 10-percent shorter cage design to increase ground clearance over its mechanical counterpart. Descending from a long World Cup lineage hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim and maximize strength ride quality and durability while keeping weight to a minimum. FRAMESET Frame FACT 11m Full Carbon Progressive XC Race Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing 100mm of travel SWAT SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9mm Suspension Rear Shock RockShox-Specialized BRAIN Rx XC Tune 5 Position Platform Adjust Rebound Adjust Integraded Extension 265x52.5mm Fork RockShox SID SL BRAIN Top-Adjust Brain damper Debon Air 15x110mm 44mm offset 100mm Travel COCKPIT Stem Specialized Pro SL alloy 4-bolt Handlebars S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise 6-degree upsweep 8-degree backsweep 10mm rise 760mm 31.8mm Tape Specialized Trail Grips Saddle Body Geometry Power Expert titanium rails SeatPost Bike Yoke Divine SL 80mm travel 0mm offset 30.9mm 320/400mm length BRAKES Front Brake SRAM Level TLM 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Brake SRAM Level TLM 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc DRIVETRAIN Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle AXS Shift Levers SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle Cassette SRAM XG-1295 Eagle 10-52t Chain SRAX X01 Eagle 12-speed Crankset SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon DUB 165/170/175mm 34t Chainrings 34T Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm threaded WHEELS Rims Roval Control SL Carbon offset design 29mm internal width 4mm hook width Tubeless ready 28h Front Hub DT Swiss 350 6-bolt 15mm Thru-axle 110mm spacing 28h straight -pull Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 straight-pull 6-bolt DT Swiss Ratchet EXP 12x148mm thru axle XD freehub body 28h straight-pull Spokes DT Swiss Comp Race Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Renegade Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Specialized Turbo Tube
HDS MY14 Epic SW / Marathon / Expert / Comp Carbon Headset
Headset fits Epic SW / Marathon / Expert / Comp