Specialized Epic Expert

Specialized Epic Expert

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Sumarize

The Specialized Epic Expert is a lightweight and efficient full-suspension XC bike, with 100mm of travel controlled by a Brain system. Its FACT 11m full carbon frame, RockShox fork, and Roval Control rims contribute to its speed and maneuverability. The SRAM Level TL brakes and Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed derailleur complete this impressive package. The bike commands a high resale value, making it an investment worth considering for serious bikers.

Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Top Carbon Wheels
  • Good Groupset components
  • Top suspension components
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP8100 €
CategoryCross-Country
Travel Front100 mm
Travel Rear100 mm
Wheels29 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetSram X01 EAGLE
ForkRockShox SID SL
ShockRockShox
BrakesSram LEVEL

Reviews

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Peter Walker

The Specialized Epic EVO Expert takes on the competition with a strong XC-DNA and extra travel.

Pros
  1. High stability
  2. intuitive handling
  3. extremely agile and playful in downhill riding
Cons
  1. Rear suspension bobs in open mode and cannot be locked at the handlebar
  2. Dropper remote requires a lot of force

BikeRadar

Robin Weaver

A super-fast, momentum carrying machine that’s far more capable than its rear travel might suggest

Pros
  1. Rocketship fast when you hit the pedals
  2. far more capable and confident than the amount of travel might suggest
  3. covers ground incredibly quickly
Cons
  1. Accurate line choice is recommended
  2. rear tyre needs more bite

MBR

Alan Muldoon

Specialized Epic Evo Expert is streets ahead of its rivals in sizing and geometry. Long reach gives you freedom to get creative on any trail.

Pros
  1. Fast and light
Cons
  1. Expensive

Gran Fondo Magazine

The Specialized S-Works EPIC Hardtail AXS Custom in our bikepacking group test. How does the mountain bike fare against the competition?

Pros
  1. Acceleration power
  2. Spec - nothing more is possible
  3. Confidence/Handling
  4. awesome overall concept for racers
Cons
  1. Frame should be treated like a raw egg
  2. Fork sags during standing pedaling

Bikerumor

Jordan Villella

Specialized says the updated Epic is the fastest mountain bike it’s ever produced. The Epic is swimming with features like an updated Brain platform, new carbon layup, and jam-packed with tons of tech. We got the chance to put the newest S-Works version...

Loam Wolf

Sean Leicht

Specialized has done a really good job of taking one bike and making it equally competitive for two different types of riders. If you search out the longest backcountry trails or like to get to the top of your local spot at record time, you may want to take...

off.road.cc

Buy if... You want a fast cross country bike with BRAIN performance

Pros
  1. Rear suspension
  2. Geometry for fast riding and racing
Cons
  1. Sub-par fork
  2. Basic finishing kit

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
SATIN CARBON / SMOKE GRAVITY FADE / WHITEGLOSS PINE / CHAMELEON EYRIS TINT (25%) / TARMAC BLACKGLOSS MORNING MIST / METALLIC DARK NAVYSATIN CARBON / METALLIC WHITE SILVER

Suspension

Fork
RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel
Rear Shock
RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm

Cockpit

Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
Tape/Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
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
Chainrings
34T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Wheels

Front Rim
Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
Roval Control, 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
Thru Axle
DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull
Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta valve

Geometry Specialized Epic Expert

SizeXSSMLXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)375mm400mm430mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle76.5°75.8°75.5°75.5°75.5°
Head Tube Length (mm)9595100115135
Head Tube Angle67.5°67.5°67.5°67.5°67.5°
Top Tube Length (mm)533mm563mm598mm626mm656mm
Chainstay Length (mm)433433433433433
Wheelbase (mm)10901116114811791211
Standover (mm)740mm763mm766mm776mm788mm
Stack (mm)596mm586mm591mm605mm623mm
Reach (mm)390mm415mm445mm470mm495mm
BB Offset (mm)58mm48mm48mm48mm48mm
Trail (mm)106mm106mm106mm106mm106mm
Fork Rake Offset (mm)44mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Handelbar Width (mm)750mm750mm750mm750mm750mm
Stem Length (mm)60mm60mm70mm70mm70mm
Crank Length (mm)165mm170mm175mm175mm175mm

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Specialized Epic Expert

What material is the frame of the Specialized Epic Expert?

The Specialized Epic Expert ist crafted with Carbon. The wheels of this bike are made of carbon!

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Specialized?

The SRP Price is our information at 8100 EUR