2018 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert Weight

For 2018 the epic hardtail frame retains many of the same features as last years bike.

2018 specialized epic hardtail expert weight. Aesthetically the tubing has been smoothed out taking its cues from the new epic hardtail released earlier this year. Specialized epic hardtail features. The 29 x 2 3 tire has a claimed weight of 675g. There will be seven different complete epic ht models which will have one of two different frames.

720mm handlebars are the accepted norm on short travel xc bikes now but specialized like most brands has stuck with a longer 85mm stem on this large framed machine. Women s 2018 epic actual weights. The epic hardtail pro carbon is a quick and light bike. It s one of the lightest frames we ve ever made tipping the scales around 1175g.

I own a 2018 s works epic ht and i m thinking about getting a chisel instead of a carbon bike for my daily beater. The savings has to be less than a pound and the price is 1000 different. Epic men pro carbon 29. Epic men sw carbon di2 29.

So we thought to ourselves what better time then now to shake things up with a modern revolutionary design say hello to the epic hardtail expert. As per most of specialized s full builds the rest of the components are in house. The fact 12m carbon frame achieves a feathery 800g claimed weight. Say hello to the epic hardtail expert.

With all of the growth in full suspension xc bikes we found that hardtails were starting to become a little same old same old. In 2018 epic alloy models will be built with d aluisio smartweld technology originally introduced on specialized s allez road bikes that improves frame strength while keeping weight down. Other than cockpit sizing grip and shock tunes it carries the same basic spec as the men s but comes in at 21 32lb 9 67kg size medium. With all of the growth in full suspension xc bikes we found that hardtails were starting to become a little same old same old.

I feel this category has more price considerations than a slight weight advantage. The epic ht is a machine for the dedicated cross country rider who enjoys long days in the saddle and hunting for kom s. Epic men comp 29. Below is is the epic comp carbon for 4 000 with a weight of 24 43lb 11 08kg.

No more integrated emt tool. Epic men comp carbon 29. The top end s works model will feature the fact 12m carbon frame while the pro expert comp and carbon 29 will use the fact 11m frame which is 140g heavier. Sram level tl disc brakes are also a suitable match for an xc race bike.

It s one of the lightest frames we ve ever made tipping the scales around 1175g. Epic men expert carbon 29. So we thought to ourselves what better time then now to shake things up with a modern revolutionary design.