The Specialized Epic Expert is the ultimate XC race machine when the need for speed arises.
With the most efficient suspension platform ever seen on a World Cup starting line, the Epic Expert boasts 100mm of Brain-controlled travel both front and rear, engineered to shave precious seconds off the clock.
A Savvier BRAIN
Blending the efficiency of a hardtail with the prowess of full suspension, the Epic has always been synonymous with lightning-fast performance.
Earning over 100 World Cup victories and podium finishes, the latest Epic continues this legacy, capitalising on the unparalleled efficiency of Specialized's latest Brain suspension technology to maintain an unwavering connection with speed.
Reimagined in tandem with the new Epic, the latest iteration of the BRAIN suspension system sets a new standard for efficiency. With a newly optimised pedaling platform, every watt of power is transformed into forward momentum, effortlessly absorbing trail chatter and impacts with unprecedented smoothness.
Frame Evolution
Redefining power transfer and handling prowess, the all-new FACT 11m carbon frame of the Epic boasts a rear triangle that's 15% stiffer, maximising the potential of the BRAIN's race-tuned pedaling platform. Meanwhile, a revised carbon layup in the front triangle sheds weight, elevating the Epic's already impressive stiffness-to-weight ratio even further.
Delivering 100mm of meticulously controlled BRAIN travel, the FACT 11m carbon frame of the Epic enhances rear triangle stiffness for unparalleled power transfer, while introducing the most agile handling in an Epic to date, all while shedding weight compared to its predecessor.
The RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork offers 100mm of precisely controlled BRAIN travel, complementing the rear BRAIN system of the Epic for seamless performance.
Featuring SRAM Level TL brakes, the Epic boasts sprightly stoppers with smooth modulation, ensuring precise speed control on the trail.
Descending from a rich World Cup heritage, the hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels boast a modern 29mm internal-width hookless rim. These wheels maximise strength, ride quality, and durability while minimising weight, further elevating the Epic's performance prowess.