Specialized Epic Expert Mountain Bike 2021

SPECIALIZED EPIC EXPERT MOUNTAIN BIKE 2021

Speed has always been the calling card of Specialized’s Epic Expert Mountain Bike, with the Brain-controlled 100mm of travel and carbon frame combining to provide a podium-ready performance. The latest iteration adds modern long, low and slack geometry into the recipe in order to keep pace with the kind of technical course being used for XC racing, improving the handling and increasing confidence when things get tricky. This also makes the Epic massively fast and competent away from the race course too.

Both the RockShox SID SL Brain fork and RockShox-Specialized Brain rear shock benefit from the Brain’s ability to differentiate between rider input and terrain-based bumps, meaning that it is stiff and efficient for pedalling but plush when required to control rocks and roots. The FACT 11m carbon frame is as light as the previous generation’s range-topping S-Works model with the rear triangle being 15% stiffer.

Roval’s 29” carbon Control wheels are both light and stiff adding to the bike’s cross-country abilities, and with a 25mm internal width, they provide great support and volume to the Specialized Fast Trak tyres. As both the tyres and the rims are tubeless-ready, conversion is a straightforward task and gives the benefits of running low pressures without risking a pinch puncture.

The drivetrain and brakes are courtesy of SRAM, in the guise of their XO1 Eagle 12-speed and Level TL hydraulic discs. The 10-50 cassette provides a 500% gear range so all routes and courses are catered for, with the snappy shifting and consistent braking ensuring that all energies can be concentrated on line choice and pedalling effort.

HIGHLIGHTS

·         Specialized FACT 11m Carbon frame with Modern XC Race Geometry and 100mm of travel

·         RockShox-Specialized Brain rear shock with Rx XC Tune

·         RockShox SID SL Brain fork with 100mm of travel

·         SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed drivetrain

·         SRAM Level TL hydraulic disc brakes

·         Roval Control 29” carbon wheelset

SPECIFICATION

Frame   Specialized FACT 11m Carbon, Modern XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, with RockShox-Specialized Brain, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm 100mm of travel

Fork       RockShox SID SL Brain, Top-Adjust Brain damper, DebonAir, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm travel

Bottom Bracket                SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

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

Handlebar           Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

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

Rear Brake          SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Brake Levers      SRAM Level Level TL, hydraulic disc

Front Derailleur                N/A

Rear Derailleur  SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-speed

Shift Levers        SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette              SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

Crankset              SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32t, XS

Front Wheel       DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, 6-bolt, hub with Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, tubeless-ready, 28h rim

Rear Wheel        DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing hub with Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, tubeless-ready, 28h rim

Front Tyre           Specialized Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" clincher

Rear Tyre             Specialized Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" clincher

Saddle  Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost              Specialized Alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm

Pedals   Available to be purchased separately

Accessories        SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool