Specialized Epic Comp 2023

Well, that and more than 100 World Cup wins and podiums.
True to form, the latest Epic continues the tradition, leveraging the most efficient BRAIN suspension we’ve ever created to ensure it’s always tugged at speed.
Redesigned hand-in-hand with the new Epic, the latest BRAIN design redefines efficiency expectations, employing a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every possible watt translates into forward motion, while easily absorbing momentum-killing vibrations and big hits alike, all more smoothly than ever before.

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Epic’s new FACT 11m carbon frame, redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and safer handling performance, features a 15 percent stiffer rear triangle to take full advantage of the new BRAIN racing pedaling platform, while the new carbon composition of the front triangle reduces weight, further increasing the Epic’s stiffness-to-weight ratio.

• The Epic’s FACT 11m carbon frame, which offers 100 millimetres of brilliantly efficient travel controlled by BRAIN, increases the stiffness of the rear triangle for unrivalled power transfer and introduces the most capable handling in an Epic to date, all while reducing weight over the previous-generation Epic.
• RockShox’s SID SL benefits from the SID’s development on the World Cup circuit, providing a race-proven Rush RL shock with external low-speed compression, lockout and rebound settings.
  SRAM’s Level TL brakes offer smooth modulation for precise speed control.
• The tubeless-ready Specialized Alloy rims feature a modern internal width of 27 millimeters, allowing the tires to achieve their ideal profile and footprint for optimal traction.

• Specs
• Frame FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel Seat Binder Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm
• SWAT SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool
• Rear Shock RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265×52.5mm
• Fork Rockshox SID SL, Rush RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel
• Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
• SeatPost X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150 Travel, 0mm offset
• Specialized Alloy Minirise Handlebars, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
• Tape Specialized Trail Grips
• Stem Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
• Front Brake SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
• Rear Brake SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
• Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
• SRAM X1000 Eagle Crankset, DUB, 170/175mm 34T
• Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
• Shift Levers SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
• Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Sram XG-1275 Cassette, 12-speed, 10-52t
• 34T Chainrings
• Rear Hub Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h
• Spokes DT Swiss Industry
• Rear Tire Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29×2.35
• Front Hub Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
• Inner Tubes Standard, Presta valve
• Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29×2.35
• Rims Specialized 29, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready
• Weight 11.53kg (25 lb, 6.7 oz) Weight Size MD