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2023 S-Works Epic LTD

5

3 Reviews

Hey you, yeah, you...the one with the scale out seeing which of the six identical…

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Hey you, yeah, you...the one with the scale out seeing which of the six identical tires on the shelf is the lightest. Sure, some might call you a bit obsessive, but no worries, here, the S-Works Epic LTD is speaking exactly the same language. Countless design hours, endless test laps, terabytes of telemetry data—all of it to make sure not a single ounce of speed was left on the table.

Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results, the S-Works Epic LTD has always been defined by obsessive commitment to speed. Well, that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too.

A SMARTER BRAIN

True to form, the latest Epic continues the tradition, taking advantage of the most efficient BRAIN suspension we’ve ever created to ensure it’s always on a first-name-basis with fast.

Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic, the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency, employing a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion, while handily soaking up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever.

FRAME-CHANGER

Redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance, the S-Works Epic LTD frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN’s new race-tuned pedaling platform. A dedicated layup schedule and the use of our top-shelf FACT 12m Carbon takes weight savings yet a step further than it’s stablemates, while the pièce de résistance comes in the form of a carbon fiber shock link, combining to shave a total of over 100 grams from the previous generation S-works frame—no easy task, mind you.

Pairing perfectly with the Brain rear shock for the most balanced suspension perfomance on an Epic yet, the S-Works' Position-Sensitive Brain fork benefits from RockShox’s svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis, improving front-end stiffness and handling precision while keeping the grams at bay.

SRAM’s flagship XX Eagle AXS group certainly fits the bill when only the best will do, dispatching shifts with electronic authority while we tasked Roval with creating an entirely new Control SL rim that wouldn’t just be able to go toe-to-toe with the Epic’s newfound speed and handling performance, but add a bit of its own into the mix as well.

  • If speed could talk, it’d introduce itself as the all-new S-Works Epic frame. Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient Brain-controlled travel, the S-Work Epic increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer, while the use of FACT 12m carbon, a dedicated layup and a full carbon shock link also make it the lightest full suspension frame we’ve ever created, all while offering the most capable handling in an Epic yet. Nice to meet you, speed.
  • 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.
  • SRAM's XX Eagle AXS isn't just the lightest electronic MTB groupset on the market, it's also designed to withstand World-Cup winning chain loads while instantaneously snapping of instantaneous shifts to ensure you're never caught on the back foot.
  • Created specifically to match the increased capabilities of the Epic, the Roval Control SL rim introduces a completely new offset rim profile that features a 29-millimeter-wide internal width and not only increases strength and reduces weight, but also improves pinch-flat resistance by 22-percent.

Technical Specifications

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Frameset

Frame

S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

SWAT

SWAT Box, Bottle cage Tool cradle, EMT top cap chain tool

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt

Suspension

Rear Shock

RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm

Fork

RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm Travel

Cockpit

SeatPost

RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S/M: 125, L-XL:150,

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Handlebars

S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS

Shift Levers

SRAM AXS POD Controller

Cassette

SRAM XX Eagle SL 10-52t

Chain

SRAM XX SL Eagle Flat top

Crankset

SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, 170mm/175mm, 34t chainring

Chainrings

34t

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Wheels & Tires

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

Rear Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

Front Tire

Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, S-Works Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear Tire

Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Specialized Turbo Tube

Weight

Weight

10.15kg (22 lb, 6 oz)

Weight Size

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* 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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SMLXL
Crank Length170mm170mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width760mm760mm760mm760mm
Stem Length60mm70mm70mm70mm
Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length100mm125mm150mm150mm
Stack586mm591mm605mm623mm
Reach415mm445mm470mm495mm
Head Tube Length95mm100mm115mm135mm
Head Tube Angle67.5°67.5°67.5°67.5°
BB Height324mm324mm324mm324mm
BB Drop48mm48mm48mm48mm
Trail106mm106mm106mm106mm
Fork Length, Full505mm505mm505mm505mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center687mm719mm750mm782mm
Chainstay Length433mm433mm433mm433mm
Wheelbase1116mm1148mm1179mm1211mm
Bike Standover Height763mm766mm776mm788mm
Seat Tube Length400mm430mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle75.8°75.5°75.5°75.5°
Top Tube Length, Horizontal563mm598mm626mm656mm
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

5

3 Reviews

 

Amazing Masterpiece of a Bike

This is my third S-Works Epic (2015, 2019 and now 2024). The geometry of these bikes fits my personal geometry so well and allows me to perform at maximum capacity. I also havent encountered the myriad of nuisance mechanicals my riding friends exprience with their (other brand) bikes. Ive always had clean shifting, clean braking, float like rolling and have taken these bikes to podium in several major races, including a win at Sea Otter (2017), Series Champion in Kenda Cup (2017) and daily podiums at Breck Epic (2021). Specialized Rider Care has always taken care of me when i did have Brain issues in 2020. With the new engineering of the Brain, it is my hope to take this bike to many more races and have a lot more fun. Epic! Ill never own another brand of bike.

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Yes!

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Sandee W.

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So Good

Can not say enough good stuff about this bike. It pedals and climbs like a road bike and handles like a capable trail bike. I have never ridden anything this good. I have had past generations of Epic's and the brain has had its issues. But this iteration of the brain shock is fantastic. Totally adjustable for any type of terrain, durable and fast. There are Epic haters out there, but I am telling you "You are Wrong". This bike does it all! It rocks! I don't write reviews, but this bike deserves it.

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Yes!

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Dennis

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Fantastic bike. Great handling.

This baby cooks. Just so cozy in the corners, it's amazing. Goes right over, digs in the claws, and accelerates out the other side. I came from a 2016 Epic World Cup and this is definitely a big step up. Well done on this race rocket, Specialized! Also note that rider care support went above and beyond in getting this to me quickly when I had an issue with my previous ride, and was just about to leave for my 'A' race. Thank you!

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Erik

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