2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp Review
The s works frame is 140 grams lighter.
2020 specialized epic hardtail comp review. The specialized fuse comp 29 is a super capable and maneuverable little bike that stretches the usual definitions of what a hardtail can be and can do and does so at a reasonable price. The 2020 specialized fuse comp 29. The specialized epic has to be one of the classic cross country race bikes and for 2020 specialized has given it a complete overhaul to drop the claimed frame weight to less than 800g. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2020 specialized epic hardtail comp bike.
The comp evo is the only alloy framed epic option left too saving 800 over the cheapest carbon version. With a frame only weight of 790 grams including paint for a size medium specialized claim it s the. Specialized claims the s works epic hardtail frame is the lightest production frame in the world weighing in at a scant 775 grams for a size. 2020 specialized epic ht first ride lightest xc frame ever world cup xc ready bike with 775 gram frame.
2020 specialized epic hardtail expert. For 2020 specialized have given their world cup xc race hardtail the epic a makeover. What was the goal of the redesign. This uses a chamber containing a brass weight with a five stage adjustable brain fade preload spring located on top of the compression damping check valve.
The new 2020 specialized epic s works frame comes in at a claimed weight of just 775g. The new epic hardtail is insanely light for starters. I m coming from a 2015 carbon scott scale frame with full xtr. I bought the 2020 epic hardtail pro and it is the best xc hardtail i ve ever ridden.
The 2020 epic hardtail has a 68 5 head tube angle which makes descending fast seem way safer and more comfortable and it also has room to fit a 2 4 size tire in the rear. Expert comp and carbon 29 models are built around our fact 11m carbon frame.