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2022 Specialized S-Works Epic · 2008 Specialized S-Works Epic

Specification2022 Specialized S-Works Epic2008 Specialized S-Works Epic
Overview
Model year20222008
BrandSpecializedSpecialized
ModelS-Works EpicS-Works Epic
Bicycle typeMountainMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID90000423024326
Original MSRP$12,000.00$6,900.00
ColorsSatin Carbon / Color Run Blue Murano Pearl / Gloss Chrome Foil LogosCarbon/Black
SizesS; M; L; XLSmall, medium, large, xlarge
Frameset
Frame constructionS-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race 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 SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm TravelFox F100 RLC, 100mm travel
Rear shockRockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mmSpecialized AFR Flow Control, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
ShiftersSRAM Eagle AXS Rocker PaddleShimano XTR Rapidfire
Rear derailleurSRAM XX1 Eagle AXSShimano XTR
CranksetQuarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34tShimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, ThreadedShimano XTR
BB shell width73 mm—
CassetteSram XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t—
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleShimano XTR, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Brakes(F) SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic discMagura Marta SL brakes, Magura Marta SL Carbon levers
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarS-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 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 S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber baseSpecialized Phenom, Titanium rails
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9, 1X remote, (SM:100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm travel)Alloy single bolt, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head / (R) Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pullRoval Contrôle XC race, disc, straight pull
RimsRoval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24hRoval Contrôle XC race, disc
SpokesDT Swiss Aerolite T-headDT Swiss stainless steel, straight gauge
Front tireSpecialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35Front: 26 x 2.00" S-Works Fast Trak LK, Rear: 26x2.00" S-Works Fast Trak LK
Rear tireSpecialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35—
Frameset
Fork material—Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component group—Shimano XTR
Front derailleur—Shimano XTR, dual-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm
Rear cogs—9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Pedals—Not included
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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Measurement2022 Specialized S-Works Epic2008 Specialized S-Works Epic
Selected size / positionM—
Reach445 mm—
Stack591 mm—
Effective top tube598 mm—
Head-tube angle67.5°—
Seat-tube angle75.5°—
Seat tube430 mm—
Head tube100 mm—
Chainstay / rear center433 mm—
Wheelbase1148 mm—
Bottom-bracket drop48 mm—
Bottom-bracket height324 mm—
Standover height766 mm—
Fork offset / rake44 mm—
Front center719 mm—
Trail106 mm—

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