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2021 S-Works Epic

4.8

19 Reviews

Hey you, yeah, you...the one with the scale out seeing which of the six identical…

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Hey you, yeah, you...the one with the scale out seeing which of the six identical tires on the shelf is the lightest. Sure, some might call you a bit obsessive, but no worries, here, the S-Works Epic is speaking exactly the same language. Countless design hours, endless test laps, terabytes of telemetry data—all of it to make sure not a single ounce of speed was left on the table.

Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results, the S-Works Epic has always been defined by obsessive commitment to speed. Well, that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too.

A Smarter BRAIN

True to form, the latest Epic continues the tradition, taking advantage of the most efficient BRAIN suspension we've ever created to ensure it's always on a first-name-basis with fast.

Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic, the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency, employing a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion, while handily soaking up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever.

Frame-Changer

Redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance, the S-Works Epic frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN's new race-tuned pedaling platform. A dedicated layup schedule and the use of our top-shelf FACT 12m Carbon takes weight savings yet a step further than it's stablemates, while the pièce de résistance comes in the form of a carbon fiber shock link, combining to shave a total of over 100 grams from the previous generation S-works frame—no easy task, mind you.

Pairing perfectly with the Brain rear shock for the most balanced suspension perfomance on an Epic yet, the S-Works' Position-Sensitive Brain fork benefits from RockShox's svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis, improving front-end stiffness and handling precision while keeping the grams at bay.

SRAM's flagship XX1 Eagle AXS group certainly fits the bill when only the best will do, dispatching shifts with electronic authority while we tasked Roval with creating an entirely new Control SL rim that wouldn't just be able to go toe-to-toe with the Epic's newfound speed and handling performance, but add a bit of its own into the mix as well.

  • If speed could talk, it’d introduce itself as the all-new S-Works Epic frame. Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient Brain-controlled travel, the S-Work Epic increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer, while the use of FACT 12m carbon, a dedicated layup and a full carbon shock link also make it the lightest full suspension frame we’ve ever created, all while offering the most capable handling in an Epic yet. Nice to meet you, speed.

  • Pairing 100 millimeters of the most efficent travel on earth with RockShox's svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis, the RockShox SID SL Ultimate BRAIN fork serves as the pinnacle of XC-race supsension perfection.

  • SRAM's XX1 Eagle AXS isn't just the lightest electronic MTB groupset on the market, it's also designed to withstand World-Cup winning chain loads while instantaneously snapping of instantaneous shifts to ensure you're never caught on the back foot.

  • Created specifically to match the increased capabilities of the Epic, the Roval Control SL rim introduces a completely new offset rim profile that features a 29-millimeter-wide internal width and not only increases strength and reduces weight, but also improves pinch-flat resistance by 22-percent.

Technical Specifications

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ACCESSORIES

SWAT

SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

DRIVETRAIN

Shift Levers

SRAM AXS Eagle Controller

Cassette

SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle

Crankset

QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T

Chainrings

32T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

WHEELS

Rims

Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h

Front Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head

Rear Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

Front Tire

Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON? compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Rear Tire

Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON? compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Inner Tubes

Presta, 60mm valve

COCKPIT

SeatPost

S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm offset, 30.9mm

Tape

Specialized Trail Grips

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Handlebars

S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

Suspension

Rear Shock

RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm

Fork

RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel

FRAMESET

Frame

S-Works FACT 12m 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, Titanium bolt

BRAKES

Front Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

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

Geometry

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SMLXL
Crank Length170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width760mm760mm760mm760mm
Stem Length60mm70mm70mm70mm
Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length350mm400mm400mm400mm
Stack586mm591mm605mm623mm
Reach415mm445mm470mm495mm
Head Tube Length95mm100mm115mm135mm
Head Tube Angle67.5°67.5°67.5°67.5°
BB Height324mm324mm324mm324mm
BB Drop48mm48mm48mm48mm
Trail106mm106mm106mm106mm
Fork Length, Full505mm505mm505mm505mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center687mm719mm750mm782mm
Chainstay Length433mm433mm433mm433mm
Wheelbase1116mm1148mm1179mm1211mm
Bike Standover Height763mm766mm776mm788mm
Seat Tube Length400mm430mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle75.8°75.5°75.5°75.5°
Top Tube Length, Horizontal563mm598mm626mm656mm
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids
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Tire Pressure and Handlebar Grips Addendum
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Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual
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2019 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Chinese Simplified)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Japanese)
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CONTROL SL HUB - SCHEMATICS
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2021 EPIC - USER MANUAL - ENGLISH
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2017 FSR Tool Kit User Manual
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Rider Reviews

4.8

19 Reviews

 

Schnell und schön

Schnell und schön


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Guest G.

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S works epic evo 2021

Me interesa la bici del archivo bicicletas. No dice el tamaño . Soy medium .


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Fernando R.

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Epic s works 2021

Me interesa la bici . Donde puedo ir a verla ?


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Fernando R.

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top race bike

Ob der Preis gerechtfertigt ist muss jeder selbst entscheiden, doch die Fahreigenschaften sind überragend! Zum Gewicht, meines (gr,M) wiegt fahrbereit mit pedalen und Teleskop stütze 10.2kg !!! Rad ist nur zu empfehlen.


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uwe

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I'm SPECIALIZED

Há anos decide pela SPECIALIZED. Desde as bikes aro 26, HT e EPIC FSR, ambas S-WORKS, optei e prefiro o sistema BRAIN. Na EPIC S-WORKS 2022 é impressionate a mudança: + rápida, + estável, + segura. O BRAIN melhorou muito! SENSACIONAL!


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Emerson A.

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Geometria, conforto e resistência

Na minha concepção, a melhor bike já criada pela Specialized para o XC e Maratonas, incomparável em todos os sentidos, geometria agressiva, grupo funcional e confiável, confortável, ágil e resistente. As concorrentes terão que inovar muito para chegar próximo.


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Herivelto

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I'm still in love but...

I don't like the noise of rear brain, I think it's something to improve


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Bru

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Nothing To Blame

Regardless of your skill... you will never be able to blame the bike. I only ride S-Works Epics; FS and HT. It has been interesting to watch them evolve into the current manifestation. AXS will hook you after the first outing... no going back now. I have had the good fortune of riding these machines in many XC settings across the US... It is pretty much show up and own. The only mods I make: cut the bars to a more narrow stance (turns the bike into a surgical cutting tool) and drop an AXS dropper post in... 19lbs 7oz in tubeless ready to ride form (HT).


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Erik

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My dream bike Epic SWORKS 2021

The only thing I can say is perfection on two wheels.(The MTB that rules them all)


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Clarence

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Bin sehr zufrieden

Bis auf paar Kleinlichkeiten zb. 160 Bremsscheibe vorne und die schlechte Dokumentation des Rahmens sowie der SRAM Komponenten. M und Schlauchlos = ca. 12,6 Kg


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Xtre M.

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Bin sehr zufrieden

Bis auf paar Kleinlichkeiten zb. 160 Bremsscheibe vorne und die schlechte Dokumentation des Rahmens sowie der SRAM Komponenten. M und Schlauchlos = ca. 12,6 Kg


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Xtre M.

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GEOMETRIA FAZ A DIFERENÇA

UMA DAS MAIORES MUDAÇAS DA NOVA EPIC S WORKS 2021 SEM SOMBRA DE DUVIDAS É A GEOMETRIA, BIKE MUITO MAIS ESTAVEL, RAPIDA E COM UMA SENSAÇÃO DE QUERER SUBIR MAIS E MAIS. COM CERTEZA A MELHOR DE TODOS OS TEMPOS.


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Paulo R.

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2021 S-Works Epic

I've been blessed to own and enjoy every Epic FSR rendition Specialized has produced for us. I thought I was a HT lifer. However, in 2005 my Buddy encouraged me to get an Epic. I made fun of him, insisting he was a girly man. But the more I watched his Epic absorb the beating I was taking, the more convinced I became. I did it; pulled the trigger over 15 years ago. Even then (2005) I was blown away how well the Epic tracked for me when climbing, and carried me down technical descents. Many Epic models later I got a once in a life time chance to own the 2021 S-Works Epic AXS. Being a Shimano guy, I thought SRAM deserved a chance, as they've come so far over the years. OH MY! The 2021 sums up everything Specialized has learned these 15+ years. Everything about this XC Machine is absolutely phenomenal to this Kid. And the SRAM components put a smile on my face. Even the Level Ultimate Brakes are a very pleasant surprise, thus far. Totally looking forward to racing it here in So Cal, the end of February. Thank you Specialized for listening to your Team Guys. And even us lay Folk.


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Storm R.

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This bike is bike is very poggers

It very fast zoom zoom and super nice. Love new bike ride on it fun


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John M.

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Realmente fora do normal

Melhoria sensível do ano anterior. O Brain está mais responsivo. Geometria mais estável em situações de velocidade. Subidas bem mais rápidas lembrando a Chisel. Essa roda com 29mm é bem mais estável. Enfim realmente uma bike para correr.


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Marcos

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Melhor mountain bike que já andei na vida .

Excelente bike que passeia pelas trilhas acidentadas com se vc estivesse andando em terreno plano . Houve uma melhora significativa na suspensão tanto dianteira como traseira !


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Alexandre C.

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Rocket Sled

This bike is so light and so fast. I went from a 2 generation old epic WC to the new Epic SWorks. The new geo has a learning curve (at first that front wheel felt SO far out in front of me), but now that I'm used to it, I just love this thing. It climbs so well, descends like a dream, the brain is better than ever. Perfect XC race rocket! Highly recommended! Only change I made was to add a dropper.


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Tim

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Wie schwer sind die Bikes??

Vor etwa 19 Jahren habe ich mir ein S-Works Fully-MTB mit 10,8 kg (oder waren es 11,8?) gekauft. Leider noch mit Felgenbremsen , so dass die Felgen durchgebremst waren, bevor die Reifen erneuert werden mussten. Sonst ist das Bike nach fast 20 Jahren hartem Einsatz noch weitestgehend in Ordnung! Lediglich ein Umrüstsatz auf Scheibenbremsen vermisse ich, wenn es mal 1.000 Höhenmeter Schotter bergab geht! Ja, jetzt habe ich mich mal nach den neuen Bikes umgeschaut - und da bei Alpenüberquerungen jedes Gramm zählt, vermisse ich die Gewichtsangaben!


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Steff

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Wow - I raced lots of Bikes this one is special

Its hard for me to describe how this bike rides. It really is like having a hardtail that absorbs all the bumps. I ride in the south with lots of roots that can slow you down fast. I have about 100 miles on my new S-works and it does the best job I have felt floating over them and staying firm on the open sections. I'm still getting use to the more trail bike geometry and I may add a dropper post - I haven't decided yet. I'm also getting use to the sram brakes which are a little softer than I'm use to. But I think once I get comfortable they will be great.


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B.Stephens

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