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2018 Men's Epic Comp

€2,999.00

22 Reviews

While carbon often gets all the credit, alloy is far from obsolete, especially the…

Product Details

While carbon often gets all the credit, alloy is far from obsolete, especially the M5 premium aluminum with D'Aluisio Smartweld technology found on the Epic Comp Alloy. It's lightweight, stiff, and can also take a beating. But not only that, you also get a redesigned version of the Brain suspension technology that's made the Epic famous.

Race courses have evolved over the past few years. They're more technical, steeper, and simply more challenging to ride. But instead of quivering in our boots, we saw this as an opportunity to make something special—something that both World Cup athletes and XC riders alike can instantly feel the benefit from. We looked at the sum of parts that make a bike handle well, like the head angle, reach, stack, chainstay length, fork offset, etc., and reevaluated all of it. Increasing the reach made a bike that was more stable at speed and generally more comfortable to ride. Dropper posts? Yep, those fit, and not just a short-travel XC option, but full-length droppers that fit in the 30.9mm seat tube. Head angle? We slacked that out, but not without evaluating the overall handling package. It now lands on a custom offset, 42mm fork that works with the slacker head angle in order to behave itself in tight corners and through switchbacks.

Next comes the redesigned Brain technology, Brain 2.0. The Brain changed the way the bike world looked at suspension, both its inefficiencies and benefits alike. And oh was it good. It won races and put a flag in the ground for us as a true leader in innovation and suspension development, but we knew that we could make it better. Simple physics told us that, by moving the Brain closer to the rear axle, it would be in the most sensitive spot. And after countless hours with the RockShox team, the new Brain became more than just a slight upgrade. It's totally new. Now, it reacts seamlessly to bump forces, it has much more consistent damping performance, and finally, it integrates the hoses into the suspension links. This, in turn, improves oil paths, and it creates an incredibly sleek package that outperforms anything on the market.

At the heart of the construction, you'll find our M5 alloy with the exclusive D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, which strategically places more welding material where it's needed, resulting in an aluminum bike that's more compliant and considerably stiffer at nearly every tube juncture.

The build of the Epic Comp Alloy is value-packed, featuring an 11-speed SRAM GX groupset, SRAM Level TL brakes, and a Roval Control alloy wheelset. Get ready, because this is going to be Epic.

The M5 Premium Alloy frame with D'Aluisio Smartweld technology finally brings you all the benefits of alloy, like durability, in a lightweight package.
A RockShox Reba RL fork soaks up the bumps up front, and features both compression and rebound adjustments.
An 11-speed SRAM GX groupset handles shifting duties, bringing the convenience of one-by to your XC rig.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M5 Aluminum w/ D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel, flex pivot

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, 34.9mm

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

RockShox / Specialized Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm

FORK

RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air, compression / rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 110x15mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 100mm of travel, 42mm offset

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval Control 29, hookless alloy, 22mm internal width, tubeless-ready, 32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearing, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 32h

REAR HUB

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"

FRONT TIRE

Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.3"

REAR TIRE

Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.1"

INNER TUBES

Standard, Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed

CASSETTE

SRAM XG 1150, 11-speed, 10-42t

CHAIN

KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

CRANKSET

Race Face Aeffect, 6000 Series alloy

CHAINRINGS

Steel, 30T

BOTTOM BRACKET

Threaded BB, 24mm spindle

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp

GRIPS

Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

SADDLE

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, Hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160 rotor

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	720mm	720mm	720mm	720mm
Stem Length	60mm	80mm	90mm	100mm
Saddle Width	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm
Stack	588mm	602mm	616mm	630mm
Reach	408mm	433mm	456mm	475mm
Head Tube Length	110mm	125mm	140mm	95mm
Head Tube Angle	69.5°	69.5°	69.5°	69.5°
BB Height	332.6mm	332.6mm	332.6mm	332.6mm
BB Drop	38.9mm	38.9mm	38.9mm	38.9mm
Trail	94mm	94mm	94mm	94mm
Fork Length, Full	506mm	506mm	506mm	506mm
Fork Rake/Offset	42mm	42mm	42mm	42mm
Front Center	659mm	689mm	717mm	742mm
Chainstay Length	438.7mm	438.7mm	438.7mm	438.7mm
Wheelbase	1095mm	1125mm	1153mm	1178mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	568mm	597mm	624mm	647mm
Bike Standover Height	765mm	768mm	771mm	775mm
Seat Tube Length	400mm	434mm	470mm	520mm
Seat Tube Angle	74.75°	74.75°	74.75°	74.75°

Manual Downloads

2018 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Command Post IRcc Instruction Guide

Specialized Mission Control App (Android)

Epic User Manual

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)

Specialized Mission Control App (iOS)

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Specialized Ride App (Android)

Specialized Ride App (iOS)

Rider Reviews

22 Reviews

09/10/2023

Di meglio? parliamone..

Sono in possesso di una epic comp 2018, leggera, stabile, ammortizza bene quando la frusti, si sente la sua caratteristica xc, DIFETTI? Freno sram level tl che strappa e rumoreggia troppo, e durata brain limitata , 2 anni, poi oltre 200 euro per la revisione con kit Andreani, Uno step necessario, ma migliorativo! Acquisto Consigliato per iniziare a fare sul serio!

Name:: riccardo

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08/28/2023

Amazing Fun bike!

Very good bike, have one for 5 years, it's very light for an alloy bike, lighter than most carbon bikes from other brands, very agile, fun and efficient!!

Name:: Carlos

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07/08/2022

The Most Fun Bike Money Can Buy

It's not the lightest, it's not the fastest. But it is the most fun bike you could own. It has just enough rear shock to soften the jumps when needed and enough travel for a smooth and fun ride. Love this bike 10/10.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Scott

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02/14/2021

Pas mal

très bon produit de la part de specialized, le seul point négatif est les freins: ils auraient pu faire mieux... J'ai personnellement changé la fourche pour une fox 34, et c'est un rendement excellent.

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Name:: Antonio

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09/21/2020

Awesome bike for different terrains

I am from Argentina. We have some rough places to ride, across dry rivers with many stones, uphill, downhill, asphalt, etc. The bike does everything great. Never get to fall like other buddies. What a bike!!

Name:: Juanpovi

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06/23/2020

Parfait

Pour un vtt tout suspendu, léger et très maniable. Je le conseille

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Name:: Antonyme

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06/22/2020

Excellent XC Bike!!!

Had this for 12 months now - simply love it for all the trails I ride. Only changes have been the tyres when they've worn. Concerning the Brain - you either love it or loath it. I've got used to the characteristics and love it.

Name:: Allen

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08/11/2019

LA MEJOR DE TODAS

Es mi segunda epic de aluminio de doble suspensión y esta simplemente es un misil hacia arriba y muy muy segura bajando, la relación precio vrs calidad es lo mejor de lo mejor, ni siquiera pienso en cambiar a carbono por el doble del precio! Me compraré una igual cada ve que pueda.

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Name:: Ipod

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08/10/2019

LA MEJOR DE TODAS

Name:: Ipod

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06/17/2019

La volvería a comprar

La compre para un uso básico y quede enamorado de semejante comodidad en el manejo!!!

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Name:: Gaston

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09/27/2018

Surprised

I started with Specialized in 2004 with a Stumpjumper M5, then 2006 changed to the Epic Comp with the Fox Brain. Living in Munich I rode the bike a lot, to the alps, across the alps, in italy, in the lakes, everywhere.. and put even some Km/Miles on the Camino de Santiago, just loved the bike and the bike is mega rock solid (a 26). I always looked to the 29ners like the devil. Two months ago the devil took me and I bought this bike 2018. Long story short, my ""house track"" was 48-50 min round, now its a 42-43 min round with this bike, its on asphalt.. its Miami On the dirt the bike is also mega fast. Its taller with the 29 so you just fly over roots, holes etc, and dont hit your pedals with rocks that often. The handlebar is huge but very precise. Now to the best stuff, the 11 gears works very very good, I just miss some top speed, I need another 1-2 gears for full speed, however to be frank this is needed not that often. The 11 gears are very hard to adjust for perfect gear changes. The brain works great, the bike is light, looks amazing and its very good. Specialized: look at the bad review below, the guy is in love with his bike, he just need a shorter sattle, HELP HIM OUT!! I have the same problem! same height and a M size, however I just ride it that way. I just changed the stem to a shorter one and no back pain, no sleepery hands.. nothing. Thanks to Cabberty in Malaga that meassured me like in my old Ergonomic lectures at the TU Munich and proposed me to change the Stem. Guys, I still love my Epic comp 2006 and also my new Epic Comp 2018, will keep both. Ct

Name:: Carlos T.

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09/09/2018

Esteban

Una bici estupenda. Muy muy cómoda y rápida y vale para casi todo. Si le tengo q poner un pero lo han corregido la evolución con doce velocidades. Y una tija telescópica no es ninguna tontería si te metes por ciertos sitios. Por lo demás m encanta. La próxima será también de aluminio.

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Name:: Estif

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07/05/2018

Wow!!! Awesome bike

Size M. Weighs 12kg with pedals for the alloy version. This thing fly's up hills. Previous bike was a 10kg carbon hardtail and a Giant anthem. This thing much better than both. I'm a roadie first, and this is great bike. Comfy, but handles amazing. Grippy tires. Only thing that needs upgrading changing is the 30t chain ring to a bigger one. Joy to ride. Threaded bottom bracket a big plus. Previous bike had 27.5 wheels. 29er much better and faster. If you can swing it, get the carbon model of the same bike and save a kilo.

Name:: David

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05/19/2018

Ã� llke this bike

Very good bicycle is very fast and light. I'm happy to have this bike

Name:: Jaycid

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04/23/2018

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owright! loved the whole bike package.. overall satisfied!!!

Name:: Rackee

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04/03/2018

Amazing racy but comfy xc full squish ride

The handling is so sharp and predictable, fast, firm but super compliant shocks, I put a 75mm stem on in place of the 90mm for quicker steering. Overall the new design is much cleaner. Highly recommend weighs 28.6lbs with pedals size large.

Name:: Todd

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01/30/2018

I would definitely buy another

Have had the bike about a month have 130 miles on it after some suspension setting adjustments the bike absolutely flies, I would purchase another.

Name:: Orange12

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12/12/2017

Comodidad

Bicicleta muy, muy comodada Capaz de devorar los kilometros sin sentir. La proxima sera en carbono !!!!

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Name:: Kantagüeso

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11/26/2017

Super fiets!

Gewoon weer de superkwaliteit van Specialized !!!

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Name:: Erwin

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11/26/2017

Super fiets!

Gewoon weer de superkwaliteit van Specialized !!!

Name:: Erwin

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11/25/2017

ECCEZIONALE COME SEMPRE

SONO STATO FORTUNATO PROPRIETARIO DELLA VERSIONE 2014, ORA HO PRESO L'ULTIMA ED AGGIORNATA VERSIONE 2018, FACCIO UN USO DI QUESTA BICICLETTA SOPRATTUTTO CITTADINO E QUINDI NON POSSO DARE UNA VALUTAZIONE DA SUPER ESPERTO, MA COMUNQUE ATTRAVERSARE I FOSSI DI ROMA O SALTARE SULLE ROTAIE DEL TRAM IN TUTTA SICUREZZA NON è POCA COSA...RISPETTO ALLA VERSIONE PRECEDENTE MIGLIORAMENTI SOSTANZIALI APPREZZABILI : 1)SEMPLIFICAZIONE DELLA COMPONENTISTICA CON TELAIO CHE HA MENO SNODI MECCANICI, 2) FAVOLOSO CAMBIO SRAM CON 11 MARCE TUTTE SU UNA SOLA CORONA UNA RIVOLUZIONE, 3) POTENZA DEI FRENI MOLTO MIGLIORATA SONO PIU' PROGRESSIVI E RISPONDENTI AD OGNI MINIMO CAMBIO DELLA PRESSIONE SUL COMANDO 4) AMMORTIZZATORI PIU' PRECISI NEL REAGIRE ALLE SITUAZIONI DEL PERCORSO....SPECIALIZED NON DELUDE MAI, CERTO IL SUO COSTO è ELEVATO MA TI GARANTISCE UNA PRESTAZIONE DURATURA NEL TEMPO.......E ANCHE SE NON SIETE SUPER SCALATORI DI MONTAGNE ANDARE SU QUESTA BICICLETTA è UN'ESPERIENZA UNICA, DOPO CONOSCIUTA OGNI ALTRA VI SEMBRA UN CARRETTO....BUONA SPECIALIZED A TUTTI

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Name:: Simone

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11/25/2017

ECCEZIONALE COME SEMPRE

Name:: Simone

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