Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Specialized Epic Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 900003353

Overview

Model year	2018
Brand	Specialized
Model	Epic Expert
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900003353
Original MSRP	$5,500.00
Colors	Gloss Gold Flake/Candy Red/Cosmic Black
Sizes	S; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	Specialized FACT 11m, full carbon frame, XC Geometry, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Frame material	Carbon Fiber
Fork	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 Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm

Drivetrain

Shifters	SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset	Truvativ Stylo, 6K alloy, Boost™ 148, 24mm spindle; chainrings: Alloy Eagle 32T
Bottom bracket	SRAM GXP
Cassette	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLink
Pedals	Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle

Brakes

Brakes	(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 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
Saddle	Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, Hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost	Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 21mm offset, 30.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Specialized, sealed cartridge bearing, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 32h / (R) Specialized disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm spacing, 32h
Rims	Roval Control Carbon, 22mm internal width, tubeless-ready
Spokes	DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 2.0
Front tire	Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.3"
Rear tire	Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.1"

Geometry · S

Seat tube	400 mm
Effective top tube	568 mm
Head tube	95 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	74.75°
Chainstay / rear center	438 mm
Wheelbase	1095 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	38.9 mm
Bottom-bracket height	332.6 mm
Reach	408 mm
Stack	588 mm
Standover height	764 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Front center	659 mm
Trail	94 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	506 mm
Seatpost length	350 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	60 mm
Handlebar width	720 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	434 mm
Effective top tube	595 mm
Head tube	105 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	74.75°
Chainstay / rear center	438 mm
Wheelbase	1123 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	38.9 mm
Bottom-bracket height	332.6 mm
Reach	433 mm
Stack	597 mm
Standover height	770 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Front center	688 mm
Trail	94 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	506 mm
Seatpost length	400 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	80 mm
Handlebar width	720 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	470 mm
Effective top tube	623 mm
Head tube	120 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	74.75°
Chainstay / rear center	438 mm
Wheelbase	1152 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	38.9 mm
Bottom-bracket height	332.6 mm
Reach	456 mm
Stack	611 mm
Standover height	776 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Front center	716 mm
Trail	94 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	506 mm
Seatpost length	400 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	90 mm
Handlebar width	720 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	520 mm
Effective top tube	649 mm
Head tube	140 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	74.75°
Chainstay / rear center	438 mm
Wheelbase	1178 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	38.9 mm
Bottom-bracket height	332.6 mm
Reach	475 mm
Stack	630 mm
Standover height	799 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm
Front center	742 mm
Trail	94 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	506 mm
Seatpost length	400 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	720 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 26, 2026.