2018 Specialized Bicycles Epic Hardtail Expert M
Build
700C/29 in × 2.3 in
Insights
Average stack and reach vs trend of hardtail cross-country mtb bikes
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 608mm |
| Reach | 418mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.45:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 430mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal HT Top | 595mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 19.9deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.8deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74deg |
| Head Tube Length | 95mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 61mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 308.4mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 425.7mm |
| Front-Center | 676mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 673.4mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 51mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 506mm |
| Trail | 81.6mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 76.6mm |
| Wheel Flop | 26.4mm |
| Standover Height | 790mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 175 mm cranks | 131.6mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 175 mm cranks | 133.4mm |
Expert Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.3in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 738.8mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1837.8mm |
| Crank Length | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 720mm |
| Stem Length | 90mm |
| Suspension Type | Hardtail (Front suspension) |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 100mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.specialized.com/us/en/mens-epic-hardtail-expert/p/128844?color=239812-128844