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Specialized
2018 Specialized Men's Epic Hardtail Pro
Previous used estimate
$1,591 - $1,637
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Men's Epic Hardtail Pro
12-month projected trend
8%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
4%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
If you ask us, it's been too long since hardtails got their world shaken up. Well, our all-new Epic Hardtail Pro does just that. New geometry, crazy-low frame weight, and a build from the racing gods—this bike is ready to shatter the mold. In order to create one of the lightest frames we've ever made (around 1175 grams if you're curious), we built the entire frame from our superlative FACT 11m carbon fiber, and then we took some cues from our road bikes. We borrowed the Rider-First Engineered concept that originated with the Tarmac. Now, the frame design applies specificity to every tube size and carbon layup for every frame size. This creates the optimal balance of rigidity, weight, and responsiveness, so every frame, regardless of size, performs just as we intended. We've also tweaked the geometry for more speed and stability by slacking-out the head tube, lengthening the top tube, and correcting the seat tube angle. This way, it feels more planted then ever, and frankly, it's stupid fast. We also widened the rear spacing to 12x148mm and included internal split-housing cable routing. For the build, the Epic Hardtail Pro hits right on the money, opting for a custom-tuned RockShox SID fork with Brain, SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed shifting, and hand-built Roval Control Pro Carbon wheels. - By pairing a FACT 11m carbon fiber frame with our XC 29 Geometry, this Epic places a focus on revolutionary tube angles and light overall weight for explosive speed and nimble handling on the race circuit. - The Custom RockShox SID 29 w/ Brain fork provides 90/100mm of efficient travel. It features Brain technology that distinguishes between terrain and rider input in order to maximize your power, while a Brain Fade adjusts the oil flow when not hitting bumps. - SRAM's 12-speed X01 Eagle groupset features a wide gear range that delivers climbing and descending efficiency in spades. On top of this, the one-by setup is notorious for being next to impossible to drop a chain with, plus it provides a significant weight savings in comparison to a standard 2x setup.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (S: 90mm of travel, M/L/XL: 100mm of travel)
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
- Product Family
- Epic
- Component Axles
- Front: 15x110mm thru-axle Rear: 12x148mm
- Component Chain
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock
- Component Color
- Gloss Acid Blue/Acid Mint/Black, Satin Black/Chameleon
- Component Frame
- Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, internal split-housing cable routing, PF30 BB, 12x148mm rear end, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake
- Component Brakes
- Front: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor Rear: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160 rotor
- Component Saddle
- Body Geometry Phenom Expert, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
- Component Cassette
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
- Component Crankset
- Truvativ Stylo, carbon, Boost 148, 175/170mm, 30mm spindle
- Component Shifters
- SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
- Component Handlebar
- Specialized Mini-Rise, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
- Component Seat Post
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
- Component Chainrings
- SRAM Eagle, alloy, 32T
- Component Front Tire
- Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 29x2.3", 60 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 29x2.1", 60 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready
- Component Tape Grips
- Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
- Component Bottom Bracket
- SRAM PF30
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
- Crankset
- Truvativ Stylo, carbon, Boost 148, 175/170mm, 30mm spindle
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM PF30
- Chain
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Phenom Expert, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
- Handlebar
- Specialized Mini-Rise, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
- Stem
- Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm thru-axle Rear: 12x148mm
- Brakes
- Front: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor Rear: SRAM Level TLM, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160 rotor
- Cassette
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
- Chainrings
- SRAM Eagle, alloy, 32T
- Fork
- RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (S: 90mm of travel, M/L/XL: 100mm of travel)
- Frame
- Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, internal split-housing cable routing, PF30 BB, 12x148mm rear end, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake
- Seat Post
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 27.2mm
- Shifters
- SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
- Tape/Grips
- Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
- Color
- Satin Black/Chameleon
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 29x2.3", 60 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 29x2.1", 60 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready
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Suspension service
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