2020 Specialized Epic Hardtail
The epic hardtail now features the same featherweight carbon chassis as our pro model.
2020 specialized epic hardtail. I m coming from a 2015 carbon scott scale frame with full xtr. The 2020 specialized epic ht receives a new carbon fibre frame modernised geometry and a series of refinements that aim to make this not only the lightest xc mountain bike that the californian brand has ever made but also one of the most comfortable and. The new 2020 specialized epic s works frame comes in at a claimed weight of just 775g 15g. By francis cebedo august 06 2019 news pro reviews sponsored sponsored post.
If you ask us it s been too long since hardtails got their world shaken up. With a frame only weight of 790 grams including paint for a size medium specialized claim it s the. Cross country mountain bikes. And in the new epic hardtail weight most certainly is one of the talking points.
New geometry crazy low frame weight and a build from the racing gods this bike is ready to shatter the mold. The epic hardtail sports one of the lightest production frames to date but it s a hell of a lot more than that. 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. 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.
I bought the 2020 epic hardtail pro and it is the best xc hardtail i ve ever ridden. The new epic hardtail is insanely light for starters. Complete with a smart component package and a ride quality that s second to none this bike is a raging deal. Photo by dylan dunkerton.
For 2020 specialized have given their world cup xc race hardtail the epic a makeover. 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. The new epic ht is the lightest full production hardtail anywhere. Brand spanking new for 2020 the specialized epic ht that s the hardtail one has been fully redesigned from the rubber up.