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Mountain · Non-electric

2019 Specialized S-Works Epic

Selected size
Original MSRP: $10,020.00

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Mountain · Non-electric

2008 Specialized S-Works Epic

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: $6,900.00

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Specialized S-Works Epic.
Identity & price
2008 Specialized S-Works Epic had an original MSRP $3,120 lower than 2019 Specialized S-Works Epic.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Selected-size geometry

Geometry overlay

Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.

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Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2019 Specialized S-Works EpicSize M · 32T · 10–50T · 12-speed

Lowest0.64:1Highest3.20:1Total range500%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.9 mphHighest gear24.6 mph

Rear tire: 29×2.1.

2008 Specialized S-Works Epic44/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed

Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.5 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification

2019 Specialized S-Works Epic

2008 Specialized S-Works Epic

Overview

Model Year

2019

2008

Brand

Specialized

Model

S-Works Epic

Bicycle Type

Mountain

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension

Original MSRP

$10,020.00

$6,900.00

Colors

Gloss Carbon/Rocket Red, Gloss Mint/Tarmac Black

Carbon/Black

Sizes

S, M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

TIG-welded/bonded

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

FACT carbon triangle, M5 aluminum rear triangle

Fork

RockShox SID WC Brain 29, top-adjust Brain Fade, tapered carbon crown and steerer, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel

Fox F100 RLC, 100mm travel

Fork Material

Carbon Fiber

Aluminum, single crown

Rear Shock

Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm

Specialized AFR Flow Control, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component Group

—

Shimano XTR

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Shimano XTR Rapidfire

Front Derailleur

—

Shimano XTR, dual-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

Shimano XTR

Crankset

SRAM XX1 Eagle, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm; chainrings: SRAM Eagle, alloy, 32T

Shimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, threaded BB

Shimano XTR

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

—

Rear Cogs

—

9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

Shimano XTR, 1/2 x 3/32"

Pedals

Specialized Dirt

Not included

Brakes

(F) SRAM Level Ultimate, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Level Ultimate, hydraulic disc

Magura Marta SL brakes, Magura Marta SL Carbon levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

—

1 1/8" threadless Campy spec integrated sealed cartridge bearing

Handlebar

S-Works Carbon Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm

Specialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 31.8, 640mm wide, 6 up, 8 back

Handlebar Extensions

—

Not included

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Thomson 31.8

Saddle

Body Geometry Phenom Pro, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

Specialized Phenom, Titanium rails

Seatpost

S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm

Alloy single bolt, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

(F) Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h / (R) Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

Roval Contrôle XC race, disc, straight pull

Rims

Roval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-built

Roval Contrôle XC race, disc

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

DT Swiss stainless steel, straight gauge

Spoke Nipples

—

Alloy niples

Front Tire

Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

26 x 2.00" S-Works Fast Trak LK

Rear Tire

Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"

26x2.00" S-Works Fast Trak LK

Wheel Size

—

Front: 26", Rear: 26x2.00" wheels

Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle

Geometry size

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Reach

433 mm

—

Stack

597 mm

—

Effective top tube

596 mm

—

Head-tube angle

69.5°

—

Seat-tube angle

74.75°

—

Seat tube

434 mm

—

Head tube

105 mm

—

Chainstay / rear center

438 mm

—

Wheelbase

1123 mm

—

Bottom-bracket drop

38.9 mm

—

Bottom-bracket height

332 mm

—

Standover height

770 mm

—

Fork offset / rake

42 mm

—

Front center

687 mm

—

Trail

94 mm

—

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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