Epic Hardtail

Specialized Epic Hardtail

You’ve seen the look. The, are-they-really-about-to-ride-that-on-a-hardtail look. Well, get ready to get it a lot more aboard the Epic Hardtail.

Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties, with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh, twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility.

But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead, recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike, we said out with the jarred-to-death tail, the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable, mystifyingly comfortable, head-shakingly light and all-around fast, Epic Hardtail.

Sure, we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway, but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast.

A RockShox Judy Gold fork and SRAM drivetrain highlight the build, effortlessly balancing both value and performance to impressive results.

Don’t judge this Judy without being prepared to come away impressed. RockShox’s capable Motion Control Damper and Solo Air spring combine for composed, predictable travel and effortless setup and adjustment.

FRAMESET

SWAT

SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy 34.9

Frame

Specialized FACT 11m, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing

COCKPIT

SeatPost

Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

Handlebars

Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Tape

Specialized Trail Grips

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

DRIVETRAIN

Chainrings

32T

Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Shift Levers

SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

Crankset

SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T

Cassette

SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

WHEELS

Rims

Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific

Front Tire

Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29×2.3″

Inner Tubes

Presta, 60mm valve

Front Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

Rear Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Tire

Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29×2.3″

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

BRAKES

Front Brake

Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad

Rear Brake

Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad

Suspension

Fork

RockShox Judy Gold 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel

* 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.