Specialized S Works Epic 2020 Review
The epic pro is a less expensive version of specialized s much vaunted s works epic full suspension xc bike which has won multiple editors choice awards for its exceptional performance.
Specialized s works epic 2020 review. The s works models have a fact 12mm carbon frame except for the s works xx1 eagle which has a 12mm carbon frame. For 2020 specialized have given their world cup xc race hardtail the epic a makeover. The new 2020 specialized epic s works frame comes in at a claimed weight of just 775g. With a frame only weight of 790 grams including paint for a size medium specialized claim it s the.
At 11 250 the 2021 s works epic is a niche purchase even for the most committed of racer. The other models have a 11mm carbon frame except the men s comp which is a m5 premium aluminum and the women s comp alloy which is a specialized m5 premium aluminum frame. Overall the 2020 specialized epic ht is no doubt a. Not content on resting on one s laurels though specialized decided it could do better.
Specialized epic ht s works sram axs 8 000 9 150 this is the top end epic model and comes with the sub 800g s works frame a brain controlled sid ultimate fork and sram s 12 speed wireless. The new s works epic is an absolute xc weapon but it s how well it goes downhill that s the biggest improvement over the previous version. Yet fear not the specialized epic will be available in various combinations of performance and utility with matching brain attributes and the same ride that the s works model delivers. To understand the tweaks made to the epic you also have to look at the s works epic evo to get the full picture.
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.