Specialized S-Works Epic

Specialized S-Works Epic

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Spec Score
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Sumarize

The Specialized S-Works Epic is a top-of-the-line mountain bike with a carbon frame and progressive XC race geometry, designed for speed and performance. It features top-quality components, including a RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN fork, RockShox-Specialized BRAIN shock, SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS rear derailleur, and SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc brakes. The Roval Control SL wheels are tubeless ready and have a carbon offset design, while the Fast Trak tires feature GRIPTON compound and 2Bliss readiness. With 100mm of travel in both the front and rear, the S-Works Epic is built for competitive racing and has a high resale value.

Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Top Carbon Wheels
  • Premium Groupset components
  • Top brakes
  • Best suspension components
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP14000 €
CategoryCross-Country
Travel Front100 mm
Travel Rear100 mm
Wheels29 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetSram XX1 EAGLE AXS
ForkRockShox SID SL Ultimate
ShockRockShox
BrakesSram LEVEL Ultimate

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

Tom Marvin

As fast up as it is down, from an XC and marathon viewpoint the Epic is a top contender

Pros
  1. You can’t forget to unlock your suspension, so the bike always performs well
  2. kit all performs exceptionally well
  3. contemporary geometry gives a blend of snappy handling and technical ability
Cons
  1. Rear Brain isn’t adjustable on the fly, so pre-riding the course may be necessary

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...

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
S-Works FACT 12m 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 / COLOR RUN BLUE MURANO PEARL / GLOSS CHROME FOIL LOGOSGLOSS RED TINT FADE OVER BRUSHED SILVER/TARMAC BLACK/WHITE w/ GOLD PEARLSATIN/GLOSS CARBON/COLOR RUN SILVER - GREEN CHAMELEON

Suspension

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

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/Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Saddle
Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS Eagle Controller
Cassette
SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM XX1 Eagle
Crankset
QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T
Chainrings
32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Brakes

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

Wheels

Front Rim
Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
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
Thru Axle
Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull
Inner Tubes
Presta, 60mm valve

Geometry Specialized S-Works Epic

SizeSMLXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)400mm430mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle75.8°75.5°75.5°75.5°
Head Tube Length (mm)95100115135
Head Tube Angle67.5°67.5°67.5°67.5°
Top Tube Length (mm)563mm598mm626mm656mm
Chainstay Length (mm)433433433433
Wheelbase (mm)1116114811791211
Standover (mm)763mm766mm776mm788mm
Stack (mm)586mm591mm605mm623mm
Reach (mm)415mm445mm470mm495mm
BB Offset (mm)48mm48mm48mm48mm
Trail (mm)106mm106mm106mm106mm
Fork Rake Offset (mm)44mm44mm44mm44mm
Handelbar Width (mm)760mm760mm760mm760mm
Stem Length (mm)60mm70mm70mm70mm
Crank Length (mm)170mm175mm175mm175mm

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Specialized S-Works Epic

What material is the frame of the Specialized S-Works Epic?

The Specialized S-Works Epic 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 14000 EUR