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Mountain · Non-electric

2021 Specialized S-Works Epic

Selected size
Original MSRP: $12,000.00

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Mountain · Non-electric

2008 Specialized S-Works Epic

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: $6,900.00

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At a glance

Key differences

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

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Specialized S-Works Epic.
Identity & price
2008 Specialized S-Works Epic had an original MSRP $5,100 lower than 2021 Specialized S-Works Epic.
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.

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Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2021 Specialized S-Works EpicSize M · 32T · 10–50T

Lowest0.64:1Highest3.20:1Total range500%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.0 mphHighest gear24.9 mph

Rear tire: 29×2.3.

2008 Specialized S-Works Epic44/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed

Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.5 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification

2021 Specialized S-Works Epic

2008 Specialized S-Works Epic

Overview

Model Year

2021

2008

Brand

Specialized

Model

S-Works Epic

Bicycle Type

Mountain

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension

Original MSRP

$12,000.00

$6,900.00

Colors

Gloss Red Tint Fade Over Brushed Silver/Tarmac Black/White W/ Gold Pearl, Satin/gloss Carbon/color Run Silver - Green Chameleon

Carbon/Black

Sizes

S, M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race 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 SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel

Fox F100 RLC, 100mm travel

Fork Material

—

Aluminum, single crown

Rear Shock

RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm

Specialized AFR Flow Control, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component Group

—

Shimano XTR

Shifters

SRAM AXS Eagle Controller

Shimano XTR Rapidfire

Front Derailleur

—

Shimano XTR, dual-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS

Shimano XTR

Crankset

QUARQ XX1 Eagle Power Meter, Boost™ 148, DUB, 170/175mm, 32T

Shimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Shimano XTR

BB Shell Width

73 mm

—

Cassette

SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t

—

Rear Cogs

—

9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle

Shimano XTR, 1/2 x 3/32"

Pedals

—

Not included

Brakes

(F) SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Magura Marta SL brakes, Magura Marta SL Carbon levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

—

1 1/8" threadless Campy spec integrated sealed cartridge bearing

Handlebar

S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

Specialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 31.8, 640mm wide, 6 up, 8 back

Handlebar Extensions

—

Not included

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Thomson 31.8

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Specialized Phenom, Titanium rails

Seatpost

S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm offset, 30.9mm

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-pull

Roval Contrôle XC race, disc, straight pull

Rims

Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h

Roval Contrôle XC race, disc

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

DT Swiss stainless steel, straight gauge

Spoke Nipples

—

Alloy niples

Front Tire

Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

26 x 2.00" S-Works Fast Trak LK

Rear Tire

Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

26x2.00" S-Works Fast Trak LK

Wheel Size

—

Front: 26", Rear: 26x2.00" wheels

Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle

Geometry size

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Reach

445 mm

—

Stack

591 mm

—

Effective top tube

598 mm

—

Head-tube angle

67.5°

—

Seat-tube angle

75.5°

—

Seat tube

430 mm

—

Head tube

100 mm

—

Chainstay / rear center

433 mm

—

Wheelbase

1148 mm

—

Bottom-bracket drop

48 mm

—

Bottom-bracket height

324 mm

—

Standover height

766 mm

—

Fork offset / rake

44 mm

—

Front center

719 mm

—

Trail

106 mm

—

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

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