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2021 Specialized Epic Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 900004329

Overview

Model year2021
BrandSpecialized
ModelEpic Expert
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900004329
Original MSRP$6,200.00
ColorsGloss/satin Oasis/forest Green; Satin Carbon/spectraflair
SizesXS; S; 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 travel
Frame materialCarbon Fiber
ForkRockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel
Rear shockRockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265x52.5mm

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear derailleurSRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
CranksetSRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
BB shell width73 mm
CassetteSRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
ChainSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarSpecialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
StemSpecialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
SaddleBody Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails
SeatpostSpecialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h / (R) DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h
RimsRoval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h
SpokesDT Swiss Competition Race
Front tireFast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Rear tireFast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

Geometry · XS

Seat tube375 mm
Effective top tube533 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle76.5°
Chainstay / rear center433 mm
Wheelbase1090 mm
Bottom-bracket drop58 mm
Bottom-bracket height314 mm
Reach390 mm
Stack596 mm
Standover height740 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center663 mm
Trail106 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown505 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length165 mm
Stem length60 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

Geometry · S

Seat tube400 mm
Effective top tube563 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle75.8°
Chainstay / rear center433 mm
Wheelbase1116 mm
Bottom-bracket drop48 mm
Bottom-bracket height324 mm
Reach415 mm
Stack586 mm
Standover height763 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center687 mm
Trail106 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown505 mm
Seatpost length350 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length60 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube430 mm
Effective top tube598 mm
Head tube100 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center433 mm
Wheelbase1148 mm
Bottom-bracket drop48 mm
Bottom-bracket height324 mm
Reach445 mm
Stack591 mm
Standover height766 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center719 mm
Trail106 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown505 mm
Seatpost length400 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length70 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube470 mm
Effective top tube626 mm
Head tube115 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center433 mm
Wheelbase1179 mm
Bottom-bracket drop48 mm
Bottom-bracket height324 mm
Reach470 mm
Stack605 mm
Standover height776 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center750 mm
Trail106 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown505 mm
Seatpost length400 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length70 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube520 mm
Effective top tube656 mm
Head tube135 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center433 mm
Wheelbase1211 mm
Bottom-bracket drop48 mm
Bottom-bracket height324 mm
Reach495 mm
Stack623 mm
Standover height788 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm
Front center782 mm
Trail106 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown505 mm
Seatpost length400 mm
Crank length175 mm
Stem length70 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

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