Hey you yeah you...the one with the scale out seeing which of the six identical tires on the shelf is the lightest. Sure some might call you a bit obsessive but no worries here the S-Works Epic is speaking exactly the same language. Countless design hours endless test laps terabytes of telemetry data—all of it to make sure not a single ounce of speed was left on the table. Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results the S-Works Epic has always been defined by obsessive commitment to speed. Well that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too. A Smarter BRAIN 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 S-Works Epic frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN’s new race-tuned pedaling platform. A dedicated layup schedule and the use of our top-shelf FACT 12m Carbon takes weight savings yet a step further than it’s stablemates while the pièce de résistance comes in the form of a carbon fiber shock link combining to shave a total of over 100 grams from the previous generation S-works frame—no easy task mind you. Pairing perfectly with the Brain rear shock for the most balanced suspension perfomance on an Epic yet the S-Works' Position-Sensitive Brain fork benefits from RockShox’s svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis improving front-end stiffness and handling precision while keeping the grams at bay. SRAM’s flagship XX1 Eagle AXS group certainly fits the bill when only the best will do dispatching shifts with electronic authority while we tasked Roval with creating an entirely new Control SL rim that wouldn’t just be able to go toe-to-toe with the Epic’s newfound speed and handling performance but add a bit of its own into the mix as well. If speed could talk it’d introduce itself as the all-new S-Works Epic frame. Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient Brain-controlled travel the S-Work Epic increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer while the use of FACT 12m carbon a dedicated layup and a full carbon shock link also make it the lightest full suspension frame we’ve ever created all while offering the most capable handling in an Epic yet. Nice to meet you speed. Pairing 100 millimeters of the most efficent travel on earth with RockShox's svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis the RockShox SID SL Ultimate BRAIN fork serves as the pinnacle of XC-race supsension perfection. SRAM's XX1 Eagle AXS isn't just the lightest electronic MTB groupset on the market it's also designed to withstand World-Cup winning chain loads while instantaneously snapping of instantaneous shifts to ensure you're never caught on the back foot. Created specifically to match the increased capabilities of the Epic the Roval Control SL rim introduces a completely new offset rim profile that features a 29-millimeter-wide internal width and not only increases strength and reduces weight but also improves pinch-flat resistance by 22-percent. FRAMESET Frame S-Works FACT 12m 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 34.9 Titanium Bolt Suspension Rear Shock RockShox-Specialized BRAIN Rx XC Tune 5 Position Platform Adjust Rebound Adjust Integraded Extension 265x52.5mm Fork RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN Top-Adjust Brain damper Debon Air 15x110mm 44mm offset 100mm Travel COCKPIT Stem S-Works SL alloy titanium bolts 6-degree rise 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 S-Works Power carbon fiber rails carbon fiber base SeatPost RockShox Reverb AXS 30.9 1X remote (SM:100mm M: 125mm L-XL: 150mm travel) BRAKES Front Brake SRAM Level Ultimate 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Brake SRAM Level Ultimate 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc DRIVETRAIN Rear Derailleur SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Shift Levers SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle Cassette Sram XG-1299 12-Speed 10-52t Chain SRAM XX1 Eagle Crankset Quarq XX1 Powermeter DUB 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 24h Front Hub Roval Control SL DT Swiss Internals Ceramic Bearings 6-bolt 15mm thru-axle 110mm spacing Torque caps 24h straight pull t-head Rear Hub Roval Control SL DT Swiss 180 Internals DT Swiss Ratchet EXP Ceramic bearings 12mm thru-axle 148mm spacing 24h straight-pull Spokes DT Swiss Aerolite T-head 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
You know what they say—when the grams go away speed comes out to play. Benefitting from the lightest EVO frame we’ve ever created and the most aggressive iteration of our Progressive XC Geometry to date the S-Works Epic EVO made a few calls and assembled a dream team supporting cast to offer a ‘capability-to-weight’ ratio that skips impressive and jumps straight to flat-out mindblowing. 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. For the S-Works Epic EVO we also made sure that every last component to have the honor of gracing its FACT 12m carbon frame was just as dedicated to finding the ultimate balance of lightness efficiency and hard-charging capability. For proof just take a look at the seemingly logic-defying stiffer-lighter-stronger masterpiece that is the new Roval Control SL wheelset and SRAM’s XC-light yet trail-tough electronic XX1 Eagle AXS group and wireless electronically-actuated Reverb AXS dropper post. Flip It To Rip It: Tune the ride of the S-Works Epic EVO’s FACT 12m 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 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. The pinnacle of drivetrain performance SRAM's XX1 Eagle AXS combines next-gen wireless technology incredibly accurate shift performance and game-changing versatility to drastically redefine the riding experience. Created specifically to match both the weight savings and increased capability of the S-Works Epic and S-Works Epic EVO the Roval Control SL rim introduces a completely new offset rim profile that features a 29-millimeter-wide internal width and not only increases strength and reduces weight but also improves pinch-flat resistance by 22-percent. S-Works Epic EVO Technical Specifications FRAMESET Frame S-Works FACT 12m Carbon Progressive XC Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing 110mm of travel Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9 Titanium Bolt Suspension 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 COCKPIT Stem Race Face Turbine R 60mm 35mm clamp Handlebars Race Face NEXT Carbon 20mm rise 8-degree backsweep 760mm wide 35mm Tape Specialized Trail Grips Saddle Body Geometry S-Works Power carbon fiber rails carbon fiber base SeatPost RockShox Reverb AXS 30.9mm S/M: 125 L:150 XL: 170mm BRAKES Front Brake SRAM G2 Ultimate 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc 180mm rotor Rear Brake SRAM G2 Ultimate 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc 180mm rotor DRIVETRAIN Rear Derailleur SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Shift Levers SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle Cassette Sram XG-1299 12-Speed 10-52t Chain SRAM XX1 Eagle Crankset SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB 32T Chainrings Alloy 32T Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB Threaded WHEELS Rims Roval Control SL Carbon offset design 29mm internal width 4mm hook width Tubeless ready 24h Front Hub Roval Control SL DT Swiss Internals Ceramic Bearings 6-bolt 15mm thru-axle 110mm spacing 24h straight pull t-head Rear Hub Roval Control SL DT Swiss 180 Internals DT Swiss Ratchet EXP Ceramic bearings 12mm thru-axle 148mm spacing 24h straight-pull Spokes DT Swiss Aerolite 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 * Specifications are subject to change without notice
What do you call a hardtail race bike so light it can put most road bikes to shame? Well we suppose you could call it a hardly-there-tail but it actually goes by the name of the S-Works Epic Hardtail. Even while barely registering on the scale we’ve loaded it with enough capability to do quite a number on the trail. Welcome to having your cake and eating it too—S-Works style.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. Such an unbeleivably lightweight yet impressively capable frame deserves a build to match and the S-Works Epic Hardtail certainly doesn't disappoint. SRAM's Eagle XX1 AXS electronic groupset and the featherweight Roval Control SL wheelset lead the charge in dropping some serious grams while seriously ratcheting up performance. Ridiculously capable and refreshingly compliant with a weight that'll make most road frames jealous the FACT 12m carbon S-Works Epic Hardtail frame isn't just light it's the lightest production hardtail frame ever produced. Pairing 100 millimeters of the most efficent travel on earth with RockShox's svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis the RockShox SID SL Ultimate BRAIN fork serves as the pinnacle of XC-race supsension perfection. The pinnacle of drivetrain performance SRAM's XX1 Eagle AXS combines next-gen wireless technology incredibly accurate shift performance and game-changing versatility to drastically redefine the riding experience. Weighing a remarkable 1240 grams the Roval Control SL wheelset not only increases strength and reduces weight but also features a new 29-millimeter-wide internal width rim profile that improves pinch-flat resistance by 22-percent. S-Works Epic Hardtail Technical Specifications FRAMESET Frame S-Works FACT 12m Progressive XC Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing SWAT SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9mm Titanium bolt Suspension Fork RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN Top-Adjust Brain damper Debon Air 15x110mm 44mm offset 100mm Travel COCKPIT Stem S-Works SL alloy titanium bolts 6-degree 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 S-Works Power carbon fiber rails carbon fiber base SeatPost S-Works FACT carbon 10mm setback 30.9mm BRAKES Front Brake SRAM Level Ultimate 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Brake SRAM Level Ultimate 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc DRIVETRAIN Rear Derailleur SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Shift Levers SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle Cassette Sram XG-1299 12-Speed 10-52t Chain SRAM XX1 Eagle Crankset Quarq XX1 Powermeter DUB 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 24h Front Hub Roval Control SL DT Swiss Internals Ceramic Bearings 6-bolt 15mm thru-axle 110mm spacing Torque caps 24h straight pull t-head Rear Hub Roval Control SL DT Swiss 180 Internals DT Swiss Ratchet EXP Ceramic bearings 12mm thru-axle 148mm spacing 24h straight-pull t-head Spokes DT Swiss Aerolite Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Renegade Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Turbo Tube w/Talc 40mm PV 29x1.75-2.4 * Specifications are subject to change without notice
FEATURESTrail-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..
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
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
FEATURES Looking for a bike that soars as well as it sprints? Look no further than the Epic EVO Expert.Wheels up or head down, the Epic EVO Expert’s masterful blending of inspired handling, capable geometry and laser-focused pedaling efficiency makes sure no rider ever has to make the decision between fast and fun.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.SRAM's high-flying X01 Eagle group handles shifting duties, while RockShox's SID Select+ is firmly in charge of takeoffs and landings with it's capable Charger 2 RL damper.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 millimetres.,Suspension up front comes courtesy of RockShox's SID Select+ 120-millimeter fork, featuring their Charger 2 RL Damper with two-postion compression adjustment for impressive pedaling efficiency while the DebonAir spring offers easy tuning and consistent feel throughout the entire range of travel.,X-Fusion's Manic dropper post offers infinitely adjustable travel via it's slick shifter-stye remote lever for hassle-free operation when things get dicey.,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..
Looking for a bike that soars as well as it sprints? Look no further than the Epic EVO Expert.Wheels up or head down the Epic EVO Expert’s masterful blending of inspired handling capable geometry and laser-focused pedaling efficiency makes sure no rider ever has to make the decision between fast and fun. 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. SRAM's high-flying X01 Eagle group handles shifting duties while RockShox's SID Select+ is firmly in charge of takeoffs and landings with it's capable Charger 2 RL damper. 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. Suspension up front comes courtesy of RockShox's SID Select+ 120-millimeter fork featuring their Charger 2 RL Damper with two-postion compression adjustment for impressive pedaling efficiency while the DebonAir spring offers easy tuning and consistent feel throughout the entire range of travel. X-Fusion's Manic dropper post offers infinitely adjustable travel via it's slick shifter-stye remote lever for hassle-free operation when things get dicey. 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 EVO Expert Technical Specifications FRAMESET Frame FACT 11m Full Carbon Progressive XC Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing 110mm of travel SWAT SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9mm Suspension Rear Shock RockShox SID LUXE Select+ Rx XC Tune Two Position Rebound Adjust 190x40mm Fork Rockshox SID Select+ Charger 2 RL Damper Debon Air 15x110mm 44mm offset 120mm Travel COCKPIT Stem Alloy Trail Stem 35mm bar bore Handlebars Specialized Alloy 20mm rise 35mm 760mm wide Tape Specialized Trail Grips Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails SeatPost X-Fusion Manic 30.9 100/125/150 Travel 0mm offset BRAKES Front Brake SRAM G2 RS 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc 180mm rotor Rear Brake SRAM G2 RS 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc 180mm rotor 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 Crankset SRAM X1 Eagle Alloy DUB 165/170/175mm 32t 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 Ground Control Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Ground Control Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Standard Presta valve * Specifications are subject to change without notice
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
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..
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..
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