Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Mountain Bike 2021

SPECIALIZED EPIC HARDTAIL EXPERT MOUNTAIN BIKE 2021

Offering XC race-winning pace and plenty of technical trail ability too, the Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Mountain Bike blends speed, low weight and control perfectly. The FACT 11m carbon frame uses XC Geometry and Rider-First Engineered design to ensure that not only is it stiff and compliant where necessary, but also it provides the same ride-feel and handling across the whole size range. A threaded bottom bracket banishes creaks and makes maintenance easier whilst the fully internal cabling keeps dirt at bay.

29” Carbon Roval Control wheels with DT Swiss hubs are light, stiff and strong, with the 25mm internal width supporting the 2.3” Specialized Fast Trak tyres well. Both tyres and rims are tubeless-ready so easily converted for use without inner tubes, enabling lower pressures, fewer punctures and more grip. 

The SRAM X01 12-speed groupset and Level TL hydraulic brakes suit the bike’s quest for podium-worthy speed, with snappy shifting and strong, consistent braking. A Specialized SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool saves space in the saddlebag or pockets and ensures that trailside repairs are as convenient as possible.

SPECIFICATION

Frame: Specialized FACT 11m carbon, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing

Fork: RockShox SID SL Brain, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, DebonAir, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm travel (XS-80mm travel)

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

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

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

Grips: Specialized Trail Grips

Front Brake: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake: SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Brake Levers: SRAM Level TL hydraulic disc

Rear Derailleur: Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Shift Levers: SRAM X01, trigger, 12-speed

Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

Crankset: SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32t, XS

Front Wheel: DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h hub with Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, tubeless-ready rim and DT Swiss Competition Race spokes

Rear Wheel: DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h hub with Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, tubeless-ready rim and DT Swiss Competition Race spokes

Front Tyre: Specialized Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" clincher

Rear Tyre: Specialized Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" clincher

Saddle: Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seatpost: Specialized Alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm

Pedals: Available to be purchased separately

Accessories: SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool