Everything You Need with Your Epic HT
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Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp: Redefining the Hardtail Experience
Gone are the days when riding a hardtail race bike meant sacrificing comfort for performance. The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp shatters those expectations, delivering a groundbreaking blend of comfort, capability, and speed in a package so light it feels like it defies gravity. Whether you're chasing podiums or simply seeking the thrill of singletrack, this bike redefines what it means to ride a hardtail. Welcome to the future of fast, where performance meets enjoyment.
Key Benefits for Riders
Incredible Lightweight Performance
The Epic Hardtail Comp features the lightest production hardtail frame in the world, constructed with Specialized’s FACT 11m carbon. This frame isn’t just about being light—it’s engineered for vertical compliance and comfort, ensuring you can ride longer and harder without fatigue. Combined with Progressive XC Geometry, it’s designed to conquer technical trails and fast descents with precision and stability.
Smooth and Precise Shifting with SRAM GX Eagle
Outfitted with the SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, the Epic Hardtail Comp sets the benchmark for high-performance shifting. The wide gear range ensures you're ready for steep climbs, high-speed descents, and everything in between. This drivetrain offers effortless, precise shifts every time, giving you the confidence to tackle any trail.
Control and Comfort with RockShox SID SL Fork
The RockShox SID SL fork with Rush RL Damper and Debon Air adjustability provides 100mm of travel, smoothing out rough terrain and keeping your front wheel planted. Whether you're bombing down a rocky descent or rolling through technical singletrack, this fork offers exceptional control and stability, ensuring a comfortable and fast ride.
Trail-Ready Braking Power
The SRAM Level Bronze hydraulic disc brakes with 2-piston calipers deliver consistent stopping power and control. Paired with 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors, these brakes ensure confidence-inspiring performance on descents and in variable trail conditions, letting you push your limits with peace of mind.
Comfort Meets Capability
The dropper-post friendly design of the Epic Hardtail Comp, paired with the Body Geometry Power Sport saddle, ensures every ride is as comfortable as it is fast. With ample tire clearance and a frame designed to absorb trail chatter, you’ll feel in control and ready to take on anything the trail throws your way.
Why Choose the Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp?
The Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp is for riders who demand speed without sacrificing comfort or capability. Whether you’re tackling an XC race or exploring technical singletrack, this bike offers a ride quality that feels almost magical. With its lightweight frame, high-performance components, and trail-focused geometry, the Epic Hardtail Comp is your ticket to redefining hardtail riding.
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Frame:
Specialized FACT 11m, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing Fork:
Rockshox SID SL, Rush RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Shifters:
SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed Rear Derailleur:
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed Bottom Bracket:
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded Cassette:
Sram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t Chain:
SRAM, NX Eagle, 12-speed Front Brake:
SRAM Level Bronze 2-piston, Stealth, 180/160mm rotor Rear Brake:
SRAM Level Bronze 2-piston, Stealth, 160mm rotor Front Hub:
Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h Rear Hub:
Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h Rims:
Specialized 29, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready Front Tire:
Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 Rear Tire:
Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 Handlebars:
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp Stem:
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise Seat Post:
Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm Saddle:
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails Grips:
Specialized Trail Grips Bike Weight:
10.21kg (22 lb, 8.1 oz) Weight Size:
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