Specialized Epic Ht Expert Carbon 29 Features
With all of the growth in full-suspension XC bikes, we found that hardtails were starting to become a little same old, same old. So we thought to ourselves, 'What better time than now to shake things up with a modern, revolutionary design?' Say hello to the Epic Hardtail Expert.
THE GAME CHANGER
The Epic Hardtail sports one of the lightest production frames to date, but it�s a hell of a lot more than that. We designed the most capable and comfortable racing chassis ever created, because you�re not fast if you�re being pummeled by the trail. It�s a game changer. p>
MORE CONTROL MEANS MORE SPEED
Looking to ride faster? Who isn�t? That�s why we relaxed its head angle and lengthened the reach. The Epic retains a short wheelbase for deft handling yet offers more predictable steering and a centered rider position for increased control and speed on any trail.
� One of the lightest and most capable carbon hardtail frames ever created.
� SRAM's 12-speed GX Eagle groupset provides a wide gear range, letting you spin up the climbs.
� RockShox SID Brain 29,with Brain-fade inertia valve.
Component Specifications
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing |
| Seat Binder | Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, Position Sensitive, bottom-adjust Brain Fade, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel (XS: 80mm travel) |
| Shift Levers | SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Truvativ STYLO, DUB |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, SRAM XD 3-pawl driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Tire | Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" |
| Rear Tire | Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" |
| Inner Tubes | Presta, 60mm valve |
| Front Brake | SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebars | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails |
| Seatpost | Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm |
Size Guide: Specialized Epic Ht Expert Carbon 29
