At a glance
The 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail is an All Mountain mountain bike. It sports 29" wheels, has RockShox suspension and a Shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Epic range of mountain bikes.Our Epic Hardtail singlehandedly takes hardtail alloy XC bikes into the modern age, with the most capable geometry out there and a build kit that’s all business. We built the entire frame from our top notch M5 Alloy to ensure an ultra-stiff, lightweight, and highly responsive ride quality that’s well suited for XC racing. We’ve also tweaked the geometry for more speed and stability by slacking-out the head tube angle, 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 12x142mm and included internal cable routing.
Where To Buy
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Specifications
Frameset
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FrameM5 alloy, XC 29 Geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 12x142mm dropouts, PM 160 rear brake, replaceable alloy rear derailleur hanger
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ForkCustom RockShox Reba RL, rebound adjust, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 15x100mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, 80/95mm of travel, 51mm offset
Wheels
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HubsFront: Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,15x100mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear: Specialized disc, alloy, 6-bolt disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x142mm thru-axle, 28h -
WheelsSpecialized Stout, alloy hookless bead, 32h
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Wheel Size29"
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SpokesStainless, black, 14g
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TiresFront: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready
Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready
Drivetrain
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ChainSRAM PC-1110, 11-speed w/PowerLink
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CrankRaceFace Aeffect, 6000-series alloy, 24mm spindle, 49mm chainline, 34/24T
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Front DerailleurShimano SLX 7025, direct-mount, down-swing
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Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 11-speed
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ShiftersShimano SLX M7000, 11-speed
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CassetteSRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t
Components
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BrakesetFront: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor
Rear: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 160mm rotor -
HandlebarStout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm
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SaddleBody Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
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SeatpostSpecialized Alloy 27.2mm
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StemSpecialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
FAQ
Q: What size wheels does the 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail have?
The 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail has 29" wheels.
Q: What size 2017 Specialized Epic Hardtail should I get?
After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Epic Hardtail size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.
| Rider Height (cm) | Rider Height (in) | Frame Size |
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| 148cm - 158cm | 4'10" - 5'2" | XS |
| 158cm - 168cm | 5'2" - 5'6" | S |
| 168cm - 178cm | 5'6" - 5' 10" | M |
| 178cm - 185cm | 5'10" - 6'1" | L |
| 185cm - 193cm | 6'1" - 6'4" | XL |
| 193cm - 198cm | 6'4" - 6'6" | XXL |
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