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2022 Specialized Epic Expert · 2019 Specialized Epic Expert

Specification2022 Specialized Epic Expert2019 Specialized Epic Expert
Overview
Model year20222019
BrandSpecializedSpecialized
ModelEpic ExpertEpic Expert
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900004240900003482
Original MSRP$6,300.00From $5,020.00
ColorsGloss Pine / Chameleon Eyris Tint / Tarmac Black; Satin Carbon / Smoke Gravity Fade / WhiteGloss Storm Grey/Rocket Red; Satin Carbon/Charcoal
SizesXS; S; M; L; XLS; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionFACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travelSpecialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Frame materialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
ForkRockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm TravelRockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air, Bottom-adjust Brain Fade, 15x110mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm of travel
Rear shockRockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265x52.5mmCustom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm
Drivetrain
ShiftersSRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speedSRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear derailleurSram X01 Eagle, 12-speedSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
CranksetSRAM X1 Eagle Alloy, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34t; chainrings: 34TTruvativ STYLO, DUB; chainrings: SRAM Eagle, 32T
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, ThreadedSRAM DUB, threaded BB
BB shell width73 mm—
CassetteSram XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52tSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
ChainSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speedSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
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 / (R) SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarSpecialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clampSpecialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
StemSpecialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree riseSpecialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
SaddleBody Geometry Power Sport, steel railsBody Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SeatpostSpecialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mmAlloy, single-bolt, 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 bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h / (R) Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
RimsRoval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28hRoval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, tubeless-ready
SpokesDT Swiss Comp RaceDT Swiss Industry
Front tireSpecialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Rear tireSpecialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"
Drivetrain
Pedals—Specialized Dirt

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2022 Specialized Epic Expert2019 Specialized Epic Expert
Selected size / positionMM
Reach445 mm433 mm
Stack591 mm597 mm
Effective top tube598 mm596 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°69.5°
Seat-tube angle75.5°74.75°
Seat tube430 mm434 mm
Head tube100 mm105 mm
Chainstay / rear center433 mm438 mm
Wheelbase1179 mm1123 mm
Bottom-bracket drop48 mm38.9 mm
Bottom-bracket height324 mm332 mm
Standover height766 mm770 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm42 mm
Front center719 mm687 mm
Trail106 mm94 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 29, 2026.