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2020 Epic Hardtail Expert

$4,320

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4 Reviews

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With all of the growth in full-suspension XC bikes, we found that hardtails were starting to become a little same old, same old. So we thought to ourselves, 'What better time than now to shake things up with a modern, revolutionary design?' Say hello to the Epic Hardtail Expert.

THE GAME CHANGER

The Epic Hardtail sports one of the lightest production frames to date, but it’s a hell of a lot more than that. We designed the most capable and comfortable racing chassis ever created, because you’re not fast if you’re being pummeled by the trail. It’s a game changer. MORE CONTROL MEANS MORE SPEED

Looking to ride faster? Who isn’t? That’s why we relaxed its head angle and lengthened the reach. The Epic retains a short wheelbase for deft handling yet offers more predictable steering and a centered rider position for increased control and speed on any trail.

• One of the lightest and most capable carbon hardtail frames ever created.

• SRAM's 12-speed GX Eagle groupset provides a wide gear range, letting you spin up the climbs.

• RockShox SID Brain 29,with Brain-fade inertia valve.

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Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

SWAT

SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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Crank Length165mm170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width750mm750mm750mm750mm750mm
Stem Length60mm60mm70mm70mm70mm
Saddle Width155mm155mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm
Stack594mm608mm608mm622mm636mm
Reach385mm405mm430mm455mm480mm
Head Tube Length95mm95mm95mm110mm125mm
Head Tube Angle68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°
BB Height309mm309mm309mm309mm309mm
BB Drop63mm63mm63mm63mm63mm
Trail100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm
Fork Length, Full486mm506mm506mm506mm506mm
Fork Rake/Offset42mm42mm42mm42mm42mm
Front Center642mm669mm694mm724mm754mm
Chainstay Length430mm430mm430mm430mm430mm
Wheelbase1063mm1091mm1116mm1147mm1177mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal555mm579mm604mm633mm662mm
Bike Standover Height732mm762mm792mm816mm847mm
Seat Tube Length367mm400mm430mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle74°74°74°74°74°
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Rider Reviews

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4 Reviews

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My favorite bike in the stable.....

This is the only bike I own I wouldn't trade. Wonderful ride. I changed to AXS, 4 piston brakes with 200F and 180R rotors and a AXS dropper. My friends question if its an e-bike....cuze it flys

Would Recommend?
Yes!
Name:
Dan
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I very like the bike and store experiences!

Bike shipped to 3 Avenue store on UES Newyork (why I'm talking about? Because the service is key to attach the brand) They were very helpful from start to the end. Information about the bike, tools and equipment are satisfied! It's the handsome bike ever...

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Ozgur
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Amazing Bike

This is my 4th Specialized and my 3rd Specialized hart tail. They keep innovating and improving. I'm amazed at how, light, agile and solid this bike feels. It handles everything really well. This is now the bike I reach for first most of the time. It climbs effortlessly, descends so well I sometimes forget it's a hard tail. Is equally good on fire roads or singletrack. It has made my local trails seem more interesting and I find myself taking the longer loops more and putting more miles on since it's so nice to pedal. I think this is one of the best hard tails you can get in 2020 and a great all around choice for well rounded XC bike.

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Ezra
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Best hardtail MTB on the market

Climbing is inspired with immediate acceleration from the lightweight carbon wheels. The Power saddle that comes with the bike snaps to my bum like Lego, with no discomfort at all. The descents are inspired--fantastic stability with the new slacker head tube angle and wider handlebars. Although I had some initial hesitation about the Brain fork, the dynamic valving actually seems smart; it is open when you need cush and closed when you are hammering gravel roads! Seriously fast, comfortable, fun bike!

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Scotty
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Epic Hardtail Expert

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 Satin Carbon/Tarmac Black

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