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Specialized Epic Expert

Specialized Epic Expert
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When speed comes calling, the Epic Expert doesn't just answer, it yells back, "Catch me if you can!" Featuring the most efficient suspension platform ever to grace a World Cup start line, the Epic Expert pairs 100-millimeters of Brain-controlled travel front and rear for a package that was born to erase seconds from the clock.

Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results, Epic has always been defined by an uncompromised commitment to speed. Well, that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums. 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.

Redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance, the Epic's all-new FACT 11m carbon frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN's new race-tuned pedaling platform, while the revised carbon layup of the front triangle sheds weight, sending the Epic's already sky-high stiffness-to-weight ratio even higher.

- Descending from a long World Cup lineage, hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 25-millimeter internal-width hookless rim, and maximize strength, ride quality, and durability while keeping weight to a minimum.

- Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient BRAIN-controlled travel, the Epic's FACT 11m carbon frame increases rear triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer and introduces the most capable handling in an Epic yet, all while shedding weight over the previous-generation Epic.

- Sprightly stoppers from SRAM, Level TL brakes offer smooth modulation for precise speed control.

- The RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork serves up 100-millimeters of brilliantly controlled BRAIN travel for efficient performance that pairs perfectly with the Epic's rear BRAIN system.

Specs

Frame FACT 11m Full Carbon, Modern XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered, threaded BB, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Fork RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel
Rear Shock RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm
Axles Front: 110 x 15mm thru-axle
Rear: 148 x 12mm thru-axle
Rims/Wheels Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h
Hubs Front: DT Swiss 350, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h
Rear: DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 28h
Spokes DT Swiss Competition Race
Tires Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.3"
Crankset SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M – XL: 175mm
Chainrings SRAM Eagle Alloy 32T Direct mount
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette/Rear Cogs SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50T
Shifters SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Handlebars Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
Tape/Grips Specialized Trail Grips
Stem Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Brakes SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails
Seat Post Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Accessories & Extras SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

* Subject to change without notice.

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