2019 Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Review
New geometry crazy low frame weight and a build from the racing gods this bike is ready to shatter the mold.
2019 specialized epic hardtail pro review. Most of the epic models use sram level tl brakes but the s works xtr di2 which has shimano xtr m9000 brakes the men s s works xx1 eagle and the women s s works model that has sram level ultimate and the pro model which has sram level trm brakes. What makes the ultimate xc hardtail. Well our all new epic hardtail pro carbon does just that. Specialized claims the s works epic hardtail frame is the lightest production frame in the world weighing in at a scant 775 grams for a size.
Back on a hardtail for 2018. The epic pro is a less expensive version of specialized s much vaunted s works epic full suspension xc bike which has won multiple editors choice awards for its exceptional performance. If you ask us it s been too long since hardtails got their world shaken up. But now that xc courses and mountain biking overall have evolved those older hardtails are starting to feel a bit dated.
Over the last decade cross country racing has evolved into a completely different animal the courses are rowdier more technical and overall. If you ask us it s been too long since hardtails got their world shaken up. For years it seemed to be the combination of super light weight and razor sharp handling. Well our all new epic hardtail pro carbon does just that.
Women who are 5 2 or shorter should consider buying an xs size frame if one is available. The epic hardtail is a solid race bike probably get a carbon post and bar for your upgrade unless you need other stuff ie. Back on a hardtail for 2018. The new epic hardtail is insanely light for starters.
The game changer the epic hardtail sports one of the lightest production frames to date but it s a hell of a lot more than that. The epic hardtail pro carbon is a quick and light bike. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2019 specialized epic hardtail pro bike. Specialized s works epic ht long term review.
It s a great climber but we expected that going into this test.