When things have to happen quickly, the Epic Expert doesn't just answer, it shouts back: "Catch me if you can!
- The Epic's 11m FACT carbon frame with 100 mm of brilliantly efficient, BRAIN-controlled suspension travel impresses with stiffness in the rear triangle for unparalleled power transfer and offers the most powerful handling of an Epic to date - while also saving weight compared to the previous generation Epic.
- The RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork offers 100 millimeters of brilliantly controlled BRAIN travel for efficient performance that harmonizes perfectly with the Epic's rear BRAIN system.
- SRAM's Level TL brakes provide smooth modulation for precise speed control.
- The handcrafted Roval Control Carbon wheels, derived from our World Cup line, feature a modern hookless rim with an internal width of 25 millimeters and maximizes stiffness, ride quality and durability with minimal weight.
SPECIFICATION
Frame set
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 POST CLAMP
Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm
landing gear
MUTE
RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm
FORK
RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel
cockpit
STEM
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
HANDLEBAR
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBAR TAPE
Specialized Trail Grips
SADDLE
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
SEAT POST
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
drive
REAR DERAILLEUR
Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed
SHIFT LEVER
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, 34t
INTERNAL BEARING
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded
Wheels
RIMS
Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h
FRONT WHEEL HUB
DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight-pull
REAR WHEEL HUB
DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
REAR TIRE
Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
HOSES
Standard, Presta valve
* Specifications are subject to change