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
The Purest Form of Racing. A whole new breed of XC Hardtail purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups drop ‘em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step. Where it thrives Between the tape What it's built for Speed Efficiency and Endurance Highlights Progressive ultralight Hi-MOD Carbon frame / HollowGram crank Lefty Ocho Carbon 110mm fork / HollowGram 25 carbon wheelset Shimano XTR/XT 12-speed group / Cannondale C1 Carbon bar and post / Cannondale Wheel Sensor Model Code C25201U Model Name Scalpel HT Hi-MOD 1 Frame Hi-MOD Carbon Proportional Response Design PF30-83 tapered head tube Speed Release 12mm thru axle w/UDH hanger Fork Lefty Ocho 120 Carbon 110mm Chamber Damper with remote lockout OppO Spring System tapered steerer 50mm offset Rear Shock Null Rims HollowGram 25 Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon 28h 25mm IW tubeless ready Hubs (F) HollowGram Lefty 60 / (R) HollowGram w/DT Swiss Star Ratchet internals 12x148mm Spokes DT Swiss Competition Race straight-pull Tires (F) Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO 29 x 2.25' SnakeSkin Addix Speedgrip tubeless ready (R) Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO 29 x 2.25' SnakeSkin Addix Speed tubeless ready Pedals Not Included Crank HollowGram BB30a OPI SpideRing 34T Ai offset Bottom Bracket Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 Chain Shimano XT 12-speed Rear Cogs Shimano XT 10-51 12-speed Front Derailleur Null Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR Shifters Shimano XT 12-speed Handlebar Cannondale 1 Flat Carbon 31.8mm 9° back 760mm Grips Cannondale XC Silicone Stem Cannondale 1 7075 Alloy 1-1/8' 31.8 7° Headset Integrated 1-1/8 to 1.5' sealed angular contact bearings Brakes Shimano XT hydraulic disc 180/160mm XT rotors Brake Levers Shimano XT hydraulic disc E-Bike Display Null E-Bike Battery Null E-Bike Charger Null E-Bike Drive Unit Null Saddle Prologo Dimension NDR Tirox rails Seatpost C1 Carbon 27.2x400mm Speeds 12 Sizes Available SM MD LG XL Chain Device Yes Connectivity Cannondale Wheel Sensor Electric No Fork Travel 110mm Frame Travel Null Front Tire Schwalbe Racing Ray EVO 29 x 2.25' SnakeSkin Addix Speedgrip tubeless ready Front Tire Size 2.25 Material Carbon Rear Tire Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO 29 x 2.25' SnakeSkin Addix Speed tubeless ready Tire Size 2.25 Wheel Size 29
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
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
A whole new breed of XC Hardtail, purpose built to hurt ‘em on the ups, drop ‘em on the downs and propel you straight to the top step.Confidence on edgeNo hesitant, fistful-of-brakes descending here. The ultra slack, 66.5° front end gives you the stability and control you need to really open it up on the downhills. Brake later. Corner harder. Pass on the descents.Stay Centered Scalpel HT’s Proportional Response sizespecific chainstays and steep seat angle keep you balanced between the wheels for better traction and power on the ups, and more confident control on the downs.Drop the chatterSculpted flex zones in the chainstays partner with dropped seatstays to eat up the chatter from rowdy terrain, boosting control, smoothing the ride, minimizing fatigue. Go harder. Go faster. Go farther.
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..
The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 750 gives you the power to explore off the beaten track. The Reaction Hybrid Pro's fourth-generation, Smart System-equipped Bosch CX drive unit and high-capacity PowerTube battery give you the power you need to explore further. Combined with Shimano's legendarily reliable Deore 1x11 gears, it's your ticket to riding further, higher and more often than ever. There's an air-sprung suspension fork with lockout, giving easy adjustability and a smoother, more controlled ride. And wide, grippy 2.6in Schwalbe tyres combined with powerful hydraulic disc brakes ensure you're always in complete control.Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 Smart SystemX-Fusion MIG32 Air suspension fork 120mm with LockoutShimano Deore 11-Speed drivetrainBosch PowerTube 750Wh batteryShimano hydraulic disc brakesIt's all in the detail. So neat is the Reaction Hybrid's frame design, you'll barely notice the high-capacity Bosch battery now 750Wh, even for smaller frame sizes and powerful fourth-generation, Smart System-equipped Bosch CX motor. But you'll definitely notice the power. Agile Ride Geometry delivers confidence-inspiring handling, as you'd expect. There's an Easy Entry frame option, and a new S frame with 27.5in wheels, so everyone can find their ideal Reaction Hybrid. And, with internally routed cables including a stealth dropper post upgrade option, Cube have reduced the need for maintenance so that you can just enjoy the ride.Size Chart:
The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 750 gives you the power to explore off the beaten track. The Reaction Hybrid Pro's fourth-generation, Smart System-equipped Bosch CX drive unit and high-capacity PowerTube battery give you the power you need to explore further. Combined with Shimano's legendarily reliable Deore 1x11 gears, it's your ticket to riding further, higher and more often than ever. There's an air-sprung suspension fork with lockout, giving easy adjustability and a smoother, more controlled ride. And wide, grippy 2.6in Schwalbe tyres combined with powerful hydraulic disc brakes ensure you're always in complete control.Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 Smart SystemX-Fusion MIG32 Air suspension fork 120mm with LockoutShimano Deore 11-Speed drivetrainBosch PowerTube 750Wh batteryShimano hydraulic disc brakesIt's all in the detail. So neat is the Reaction Hybrid's frame design, you'll barely notice the high-capacity Bosch battery now 750Wh, even for smaller frame sizes and powerful fourth-generation, Smart System-equipped Bosch CX motor. But you'll definitely notice the power. Agile Ride Geometry delivers confidence-inspiring handling, as you'd expect. There's an Easy Entry frame option, and a new S frame with 27.5in wheels, so everyone can find their ideal Reaction Hybrid. And, with internally routed cables including a stealth dropper post upgrade option, Cube have reduced the need for maintenance so that you can just enjoy the ride.Size Chart:
The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 750 gives you the power to explore off the beaten track. The Reaction Hybrid Pro's fourth-generation, Smart System-equipped Bosch CX drive unit and high-capacity PowerTube battery give you the power you need to explore further. Combined with Shimano's legendarily reliable Deore 1x11 gears, it's your ticket to riding further, higher and more often than ever. There's an air-sprung suspension fork with lockout, giving easy adjustability and a smoother, more controlled ride. And wide, grippy 2.6in Schwalbe tyres combined with powerful hydraulic disc brakes ensure you're always in complete control.Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 Smart SystemX-Fusion MIG32 Air suspension fork 120mm with LockoutShimano Deore 11-Speed drivetrainBosch PowerTube 750Wh batteryShimano hydraulic disc brakesIt's all in the detail. So neat is the Reaction Hybrid's frame design, you'll barely notice the high-capacity Bosch battery now 750Wh, even for smaller frame sizes and powerful fourth-generation, Smart System-equipped Bosch CX motor. But you'll definitely notice the power. Agile Ride Geometry delivers confidence-inspiring handling, as you'd expect. There's an Easy Entry frame option, and a new S frame with 27.5in wheels, so everyone can find their ideal Reaction Hybrid. And, with internally routed cables including a stealth dropper post upgrade option, Cube have reduced the need for maintenance so that you can just enjoy the ride.Size Chart:
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