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2019 Specialized S-Works Epic · 2008 Specialized S-Works Epic

Specification2019 Specialized S-Works Epic2008 Specialized S-Works Epic
Overview
Model year20192008
BrandSpecializedSpecialized
ModelS-Works EpicS-Works Epic
Bicycle typeMountainMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID90000348124326
Original MSRP$10,020.00$6,900.00
ColorsGloss Carbon/Rocket Red; Gloss Mint/Tarmac BlackCarbon/Black
SizesS; M; L; XLSmall, medium, large, xlarge
Frameset
Frame constructionS-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travelTIG-welded/bonded
Frame materialCarbon FiberFACT carbon triangle, M5 aluminum rear triangle
ForkRockShox SID WC Brain 29, top-adjust Brain Fade, tapered carbon crown and steerer, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travelFox F100 RLC, 100mm travel
Fork materialCarbon FiberAluminum, single crown
Rear shockCustom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mmSpecialized AFR Flow Control, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
ShiftersSRAM XX1 Eagle, trigger, 12-speedShimano XTR Rapidfire
Rear derailleurSRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speedShimano XTR
CranksetSRAM XX1 Eagle, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm; chainrings: SRAM Eagle, alloy, 32TShimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB, threaded BBShimano XTR
CassetteSRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t—
ChainSRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speedShimano XTR, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSpecialized DirtNot included
Brakes
Brakes(F) SRAM Level Ultimate, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Level Ultimate, hydraulic discMagura Marta SL brakes, Magura Marta SL Carbon levers
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarS-Works Carbon Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mmSpecialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 31.8, 640mm wide, 6 up, 8 back
StemS-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree riseThomson 31.8
SaddleBody Geometry Phenom Pro, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mmSpecialized Phenom, Titanium rails
SeatpostS-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mmAlloy 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, 28hRoval Contrôle XC race, disc, straight pull
RimsRoval Control SL, hookless carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready, hand-builtRoval Contrôle XC race, disc
SpokesDT Swiss IndustryDT Swiss stainless steel, straight gauge
Front tireFast 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 tireFast 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

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2019 Specialized S-Works Epic2008 Specialized S-Works Epic
Selected size / positionM—
Reach433 mm—
Stack597 mm—
Effective top tube596 mm—
Head-tube angle69.5°—
Seat-tube angle74.75°—
Seat tube434 mm—
Head tube105 mm—
Chainstay / rear center438 mm—
Wheelbase1123 mm—
Bottom-bracket drop38.9 mm—
Bottom-bracket height332 mm—
Standover height770 mm—
Fork offset / rake42 mm—
Front center687 mm—
Trail94 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 28, 2026.