Specialized Epic Expert, when speed is needed, the Epic Expert yells at you "catch me if you can!" With a very efficient suspension platform, 100m of excursions both front and rear gaining seconds on the stopwatch becomes a safety. A smarter BRAIN. Hardtail efficiency and full capacity deliver results. The Epic is synonymous with speed and is characterized by over 100 victories and podiums in the World Cup. The Epic with the new Brain re-defines expectations in terms of efficiency, thanks to a racing calibration that transforms every watt expressed on the pedals into forward motion, and at the same time the shocks are absorbed to maintain momentum. Epic's new frame focuses on efficient power transfer and improved handling. The rear stay is 15% stiffer than the previous version in order to take advantage of the new BRAIN platform with racing calibration. The stiffness / weight ratio is more performing than ever.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSIS
- 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.
- COLLAR: Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm.
SUSPENSIONS
- SHOCK: RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm.
- FORK: RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel.
COCKPIT
- BINDING: Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise.
- HANDLEBAR: 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.
TRANSMISSION
- REAR GEARBOX: Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed.
- CONTROLS: 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.
- GEARS: 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.
- ROOMS: Standard, Presta valve.
