Specialized Epic Hardtail 2018 Review
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Specialized epic hardtail 2018 review. Barely a month ago specialized soft launched the 2018 epic hardtail. Specialized s works epic ht long term review. Specialized epic expert 2018 review. While the impeccable parts selection plays a role in the ahem generous price tag of the s works model it s.
Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2018 specialized epic hardtail s works xtr di2 bike. Back on a hardtail for 2018. 4 5 out of 5 star rating 4 5 gbp 7 500 00 rrp. We built the entire frame from our top notch m5 alloy to ensure an ultra stiff lightweight and highly responsive ride quality that s well suited for xc racing.
Today s tracks have more in common with trail riding than the pancake flat norba courses of yesteryear. The 2018 specialized s works epic hardtail xx1 eagle. They upgraded the frame to a higher level of carbon and gave it a fast bold look. We ve also tweaked the geometry for more speed and stability by slacking.
We took a revolutionary new frame design and spec d it specifically for the rigors of racing contemporary xc courses. Then they played mix and match with the colour scheme and finally produced a hardtail that looks xc race ready. For this reason we threw away the hardtail rulebook and drafted our own chapter to create the epic hardtail comp. Specialized recently soft launched their 2018 s works epic hardtail which is simply an updated version of the 2017 model.
Already refreshed for 2017 with boost hub spacing and improved geometry it might have seemed a little frivolous of. Cross country courses are nothing like they used to be.