Bicycle Archive · Specification report2019 Specialized S-Works Epic · 2008 Specialized S-Works Epic
| Specification | 2019 Specialized S-Works Epic | 2008 Specialized S-Works Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2019 | 2008 |
| Brand | Specialized | Specialized |
| Model | S-Works Epic | S-Works Epic |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 900003481 | 24326 |
| Original MSRP | $10,020.00 | $6,900.00 |
| Colors | Gloss Carbon/Rocket Red; Gloss Mint/Tarmac Black | Carbon/Black |
| Sizes | S; M; L; XL | Small, medium, large, xlarge |
| 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 | ||
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed | Shimano XTR Rapidfire |
| 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 | — |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed | Shimano XTR, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt | Not included |
| Brakes | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Front tire | Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" | Front: 26 x 2.00" S-Works Fast Trak LK, Rear: 26x2.00" S-Works Fast Trak LK |
| Rear tire | Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1" | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | — | Shimano XTR |
| Front derailleur | — | Shimano XTR, dual-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm |
| Rear cogs | — | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | — | 1 1/8" threadless Campy spec integrated sealed cartridge bearing |
| Handlebar extensions | — | Not included |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Spoke nipples | — | Alloy niples |
| Wheel size | — | Front: 26", Rear: 26x2.00" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2019 Specialized S-Works Epic | 2008 Specialized S-Works Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | M | — |
| 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 | — |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 28, 2026.