Epic HT Specialized 2024 Gloss Tarmac Black/Abalone

EPIC HARDTAIL

You’ve seen its looks. Well, get ready to ride much more aboard the Epic Hardtail. Speed and lightness combine with confidence and capability in a bike that was created to redefine what’s possible in a cross-country speed demon.

Working towards the lightest possible bike has long been a race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams has certainly not been without casualties, as hardtail XC race bikes have become synonymous with a harsh and twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility.

But who said fighting your bike makes you faster? The Epic Hardtail is surprisingly capable, perplexingly comfortable, and incredibly light and fast in every way.

We optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to create the world’s lightest production hardtail frame, but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable, with aggressive geometry inspired by singletrack, more tire clearance, and a frame obsessively designed for greater vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of speed.

A RockShox Judy Gold fork and a SRAM drivetrain highlight the build, effortlessly balancing value and performance for impressive results.

• Surprisingly capable, incredibly light, and refreshingly comfortable, the FACT 11m carbon frame of the Epic Hardtail, ready for dropper posts, rewrites the manual on hardtails with revolutionary success.

Don’t judge this Judy without being prepared to be impressed. The RockShox Motion Control damper and Solo Air spring combine to offer a smooth and predictable travel with effortless setup and adjustment.

• SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes are extremely powerful, offer excellent grip, and are backed by a refined, intuitive feel that makes them a package that extracts performance from the heavyweights in an easy-to-scale setup.