Hands down, one of the best value in cross-country racing machines today. The men's Specialized Epic Hardtail Carbon now features the same featherweight carbon chassis as the 'Pro' model. Complete with a smart component package and a ride quality that's second to none, this bike is a raging deal. The Epic Hardtail sports one of the lightest production frames to date, but it's a hell of a lot more than that. One of the most capable and comfortable racing chassis ever created, because you're not fast if you're being pummeled by the trail ... It's a game changer.

Epic Hartail Carbon has a relaxed head angle and lengthened reach that allows you to reach even higher speeds. The Epic retains a short wheelbase for deft handling yet offers more predictable steering and a centered rider position for increased control and speed on any trail. Equipped with RockShox Judy Gold 29 fork which features Motion Control "lock-out" lever and the SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain gives you all the gearing you need to tackle the biggest climbs.

Why 29” wheels?

• 29" bikes for better control - thanks to a larger contact area with the ground, they offer you improved traction and better control while riding
• 29" bikes for higher speed - simple physics: larger diameter, higher speed
• 29" bikes for a smoother ride - larger wheels make it easier to overcome smaller and larger obstacles on the trail
• 29" bikes for taller bikers – simply because they are larger

Fork: 
RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel 

Brakes: 
SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper

Drivetrain: 
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed (rear) / Sram NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed (shifters) / 12 speed

Crankset: 
SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T

Cassete:
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50t

Rims: 
Specialized Alloy, 25mm internal width, disc-specific, tubeless ready, 28h

Front tyre: 
Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear tyre: 
Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35