Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert 2020
The new epic ht is the lightest full production hardtail anywhere.
Specialized epic hardtail expert 2020. 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. With a frame only weight of 790 grams including paint for a size medium specialized claim it s the. I m coming from a 2015 carbon scott scale frame with full xtr.
Cross country mountain bikes. 2020 specialized epic hardtail expert. Back in june this year i was invited out to lake tahoe in the us for the specialized summer camp. 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.
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 bought the 2020 epic hardtail pro and it is the best xc hardtail i ve ever ridden. Learn more about bike gearing. So we thought to ourselves what better time than now to shake things up with a modern revolutionary design say hello to the epic hardtail expert.
The s works frame is 140 grams lighter. The game changer the epic hardtail sports one of the lightest production frames to date but it s a hell of a lot. We were there to test out several new bikes one of which was the brand new 2020 epic ht. The 2020 specialized epic hardtail expert gloss metallic crimson rocket red buy bikes online enquire or visit your local specialized concept store today.
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. The 2020 epic hardtail expert is geared about the same as similar bikes for riding downhill. The new epic hardtail is insanely light for starters.