The Epic Expert delivers 100mm of Brain-controlled travel for a package that was born to erase seconds from the clock.
Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability, the Epic has always been defined by commitment to speed. Well, that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too.
Engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic, the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency. It employs a new pedaling platform, while soaking up chatter and big hits alike.
Redesigned with a focus on power transfer and handling performance, the Epic’s all-new carbon frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle to take advantage of the BRAIN’s new pedaling platform, while the new carbon layup sheds weight, sending the Epic’s stiffness-to-weight ratio higher.
- Sram Level TL brakes offer smooth modulation for precise speed control.
- Hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim, and maximize strength, ride quality, and durability while keeping weight to a minimum.
Specification
Frame
FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
SWAT
SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool
Rear Shock
RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265×52.5mm
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
Fork
RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel
Tape
Specialized Trail Grips
Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Front Brake
SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur
Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded
Rims
Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h
Front Hub
DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull
Spokes
DT Swiss Comp Race
Front Tire
Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29×2.35
Rear Tire
Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29×2.35
Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta valve
SeatPost
Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm
