The S-Works Epic Hardtail Mountain Bike is a marvel so lightweight it challenges the very notion of what a cross-country race bike can be. While you might jest and dub it a “hardly-there-tail,” its official title boasts the prowess of the S-Works Epic Hardtail. Despite its featherweight status, this bike packs enough capability to leave a lasting impression on any trail. Prepare to indulge in the epitome of performance and versatility, S-Works style.
In the relentless pursuit of crafting the lightest bike imaginable, Specialized have set new standards, but not at the expense of functionality. Gone are the days when XC race bikes sacrificed comfort and versatility for a few saved grammes. Who said battling against your own bike makes you faster? Embracing this philosophy, Specialized have ushered in a new era with the Epic Hardtail, an embodiment of astonishing capability, remarkable comfort, and breathtaking speed. This is a bike that defies expectations.
Every detail of the Epic Hardtail frame has been meticulously optimised to achieve the title of the lightest production hardtail frame globally. However, Specialized’s commitment extends beyond weight reduction. They’ve prioritised creating a bike that excels in both performance and comfort. With aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, increased tyre clearance, and a frame engineered for enhanced vertical compliance, the Epic Hardtail redefines what it means to be fast.
This unbelievably lightweight yet remarkably capable frame deserves a build to match, and the S-Works Epic Hardtail delivers. Featuring SRAM’s Eagle XX1 AXS electronic groupset and the featherweight Roval Control SL wheelset, every component is meticulously chosen to shed grammes while elevating performance to unprecedented levels.
- The FACT 12m carbon S-Works Epic Hardtail frame sets a new benchmark as the lightest production hardtail frame ever crafted, delivering exceptional capability with a weight that leaves most road frames envious.
- Teamed with RockShox’s SID SL Ultimate BRAIN fork, offering 100mm of supremely efficient travel, this combination ensures optimal suspension performance for XC racing, striking the perfect balance between lightweight agility and stiffness.
- SRAM’s XX1 Eagle AXS drivetrain represents the pinnacle of performance, featuring cutting-edge wireless technology, precise shifting, and unparalleled versatility, redefining the riding experience.
- The Roval Control SL wheelset, weighing an astonishing 1240g, not only enhances strength and reduces weight but also features a redesigned 29mm-wide internal width rim profile, increasing pinch-flat resistance by an impressive 22%.
