2022 Specialized S-Works Epic Frameset - Speed of Light Collection Features
Darkness; Light, Speed—three elements so intertwined they cannot exist without the other. Nothing in the universe moves faster than light, but before and after is constant darkness. Inspired by this interplay and the futuristic landscapes our riders move through, the Speed of Light collection is equally intertwined—bikes and equipment existing together—to create our most stunning collection ever.
Hey you, yeah, you...the one with the scale out seeing which of the six identical tires on the shelf is the lightest. Sure, some might call you a bit obsessive, but no worries, here, the S-Works Epic is speaking exactly the same language. Countless design hours, endless test laps, terabytes of telemetry data—all of it to make sure not a single ounce of speed was left on the table.
Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results, the S-Works Epic has always been defined by obsessive commitment to speed. Well, that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too.
A Smarter BRAIN
True to form, the latest Epic continues the tradition, taking advantage of the most efficient BRAIN suspension we’ve ever created to ensure it’s always on a first-name-basis with fast.
Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic, the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency, employing a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion, while handily soaking up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever.
Frame-Changer
Redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance, the S-Works Epic frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN’s new race-tuned pedaling platform. A dedicated layup schedule and the use of our top-shelf FACT 12m Carbon takes weight savings yet a step further than it’s stablemates, while the pièce de résistance comes in the form of a carbon fiber shock link, combining to shave a total of over 100 grams from the previous generation S-works frame—no easy task, mind you.
Pairing perfectly with the Brain rear shock for the most balanced suspension perfomance on an Epic yet, the S-Works' Position-Sensitive Brain fork
benefits from RockShox’s svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis, improving front-end stiffness and handling precision while keeping the grams at bay.
At a Glance
- If speed could talk, it’d introduce itself as the all-new S-Works Epic frame. Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient Brain-controlled travel, the S-Work Epic increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer, while the use of FACT 12m carbon, a dedicated layup and a full carbon shock link also make it the lightest full suspension frame we’ve ever created, all while offering the most capable handling in an Epic yet. Nice to meet you, speed.
- Pairing 100 millimeters of the most efficent travel on earth with RockShox's svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis, the RockShox SID SL Ultimate BRAIN fork serves as the pinnacle of XC-race supsension perfection.
Product Specifications
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2022 Specialized S-Works Epic Frameset - Speed of Light Collection
| Bike/Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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| Stack | 596 mm | 586 mm | 591 mm | 605 mm | 623 mm |
| Reach | 390 mm | 415 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm | 495 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1090 mm | 1116 mm | 1148 mm | 1179 mm | 1211 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 740 mm | 763 mm | 766 mm | 776 mm | 788 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 375 mm | 400 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5° | 75.8° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 533 mm | 563 mm | 598 mm | 626 mm | 656 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 95 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 135 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° |
| BB Height | 314 mm | 324 mm | 324 mm | 324 mm | 324 mm |
| BB Drop | 58 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 106 mm | 106 mm | 106 mm | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 505 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 663 mm | 687 mm | 719 mm | 750 mm | 782 mm |
Component Geometry
| Component | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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| Seatpost Length | 350mm mm | 350mm mm | 400mm mm | 400mm mm | 400mm mm |
Size Guide: 2022 Specialized S-Works Epic Frameset - Speed of Light Collection
