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2022 S-Works Epic - Speed of Light Collection

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Darkness, Light, Speed—three elements so intertwined they cannot exist without the…

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Darkness, Light, Speed—three elements so intertwined they cannot exist without the other. Nothing in the universe moves faster than light, but before and after is constant darkness. Inspired by this interplay and the futuristic landscapes our riders move through, the Speed of Light collection is equally intertwined—bikes and equipment existing together—to create our most stunning collection ever.

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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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

SWAT

SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt

Suspension

Rear Shock

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

Fork

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

Cockpit

SeatPost

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

Stem

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

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Handlebars

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

Saddle

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

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, Ceramic Speed Pulley Wheels

Cassette

Sram XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle

Crankset

Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t

Chainrings

34T

Bottom Bracket

CeramicSpeed DUB, BSA 73 Threaded, Ceramic bearings

Wheels & Tires

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

Front Tire

Specialized Renegade, S-Works Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear Tire

Specialized Renegade, S-Works Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Presta, 60mm valve

* 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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XSSMLXL
Stack596mm586mm591mm605mm623mm
Reach390mm415mm445mm470mm495mm
Head Tube Length95mm95mm100mm115mm135mm
Head Tube Angle67.5°67.5°67.5°67.5°67.5°
BB Height314mm324mm324mm324mm324mm
BB Drop58mm48mm48mm48mm48mm
Trail106mm106mm106mm106mm106mm
Fork Length, Full505mm505mm505mm505mm505mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center663mm687mm719mm750mm782mm
Chainstay Length433mm433mm433mm433mm433mm
Wheelbase1090mm1148mm1179mm1211mm1116mm
Bike Standover Height740mm763mm766mm776mm788mm
Seat Tube Length375mm400mm430mm470mm520mm
Seat Tube Angle76.5°75.8°75.5°75.5°75.5°
Top Tube Length, Horizontal533mm563mm598mm626mm656mm
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)
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2022 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions
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2021 EPIC - USER MANUAL - SWEDISH
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2021 EPIC - USER MANUAL - CHINESE TRADITIONAL
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2021 EPIC - USER MANUAL - CHINESE SIMPLIFIED
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2021 Epic User Manual
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2017 FSR Tool Kit User Manual
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Chinese Simplified)
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Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (Dutch)
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Rider Reviews

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1 Reviews

 

Best epic ever

Feels like a enduro climbs like a hard tail 🏆

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Richard

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