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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Frame geometry

    2022 Specialized Epic Expert has 12 mm more reach than 2018 Specialized Epic Expert in the selected sizes.

    More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.

  2. Handling

    2022 Specialized Epic Expert has a 2.0° slacker head-tube angle than 2018 Specialized Epic Expert in the selected sizes.

    Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.

  3. Data limitation

    Only 2018 Specialized Epic Expert has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.

  4. Identity & price

    2018 Specialized Epic Expert had an original MSRP $800 lower than 2022 Specialized Epic Expert.

    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.

Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
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Specification
2022 Specialized Epic Expert
2018 Specialized Epic Expert
Overview
Model Year
2022
2018
Brand
Specialized
Specialized
Model
Epic Expert
Epic Expert
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$6,300.00
$5,500.00
Colors
Gloss Pine / Chameleon Eyris Tint / Tarmac Black, Satin Carbon / Smoke Gravity Fade / White
Gloss Gold Flake/Candy Red/Cosmic Black
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Specialized FACT 11m, full carbon frame, XC Geometry, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Fork
RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel
RockShox SID 29 w/ Brain, tapered alloy steerer, bottom-adjust Brain Fade, Solo Air, 110x15mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 100mm of travel, 42mm offset,
Fork Material
—
Aluminum
Rear Shock
RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mm
RockShox/Specialized Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm
Drivetrain
Shifters
SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur
Sram X01 Eagle, 12-speed
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34t; chainrings: 34T
Truvativ Stylo, 6K alloy, Boost™ 148, 24mm spindle; chainrings: Alloy Eagle 32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
SRAM GXP
BB Shell Width
73 mm
—
Cassette
Sram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLink
Pedals
—
Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle
Brakes
Brakes
(F) SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
(F) SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor / (R) SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160 rotor
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
Specialized Mini-rise, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, Hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 30.9mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull / (R) DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull
(F) Specialized, sealed cartridge bearing, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 32h / (R) Specialized disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm spacing, 32h
Rims
Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h
Roval Control Carbon, 22mm internal width, tubeless-ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Comp Race
DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 2.0
Front Tire
Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.3"
Rear Tire
Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.1"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
445 mm
433 mm
Stack
591 mm
597 mm
Effective top tube
598 mm
595 mm
Head-tube angle
67.5°
69.5°
Seat-tube angle
75.5°
74.75°
Seat tube
430 mm
434 mm
Head tube
100 mm
105 mm
Chainstay / rear center
433 mm
438 mm
Wheelbase
1179 mm
1123 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
48 mm
38.9 mm
Bottom-bracket height
324 mm
332.6 mm
Standover height
766 mm
770 mm
Fork offset / rake
44 mm
42 mm
Front center
719 mm
688 mm
Trail
106 mm
94 mm

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

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