Specialized S-Works Epic

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 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 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 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 the 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.

Perfect combination!
In perfect combination with the Brain shock absorber, the S-Works Epic is fitted with a RockShox SID SL Ultimate Brain Position Sensitive fork. The result is a stiffer and more precise front end. The SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS electronic groupset and Roval Control SL carbon wheels complete the picture.

Features

• FACT 12m carbon fibre frame with 100mm of travel on the BRAIN-controlled rear wheel, lighter than the previous version. Excellent power transfer.
• For the fork the best for XC racing: RockShox SID SL Ultimate with 100mm travel.
• Very light electronic MTB groupset, SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, designed to withstand the rigours of World Cup racing.
• Roval Control SL rims, 29mm internal width, very strong and light, and 22% more resistant to pinching.

Specifiche tecniche

Frameset
Frame: S-Works FACT 12m 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 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, 100mm Travel

Cockpit
Stem: S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Handlebars: S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm
Tape: Specialized Trail Grips
Saddle: Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
SeatPost: RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9, 1X remote, (SM:100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm travel)

Brakes
Front Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Shift Levers: SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle
Cassette: Sram XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t
Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle
Crankset: Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t
Chainrings: 34T
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Wheels
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 t-head
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 Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Rear Tire: RENEGADE CONTROL 2BR, 29x2.35, T5
Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube.

Notes: specifications are subject to change without notice.