Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29?

Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.

What are the reach and stack of the 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29 in size L?

In size L, reach is 438 mm and stack is 614 mm.

What is the head tube angle of the 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29?

The head tube angle is 70.5 degrees in every size.

What does the 2012 Specialized Epic S-Works Carbon 29 XTR ship with?

The stock build includes RockShox SID World, Shimano XTR M980R, Roval Control SL 29, and Shimano XTR.

Which years of the Specialized Epic are on Quiver?

Quiver has the Specialized Epic for 2012, 2027, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006.

2012

2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29

The 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29 sits in the middle of the range for XC bikes, with a steeper head angle and a longer rear center. Reach 386 to 458 mm, stack 586 to 633 mm. The Epic S-Works Carbon 29 XTR build comes with Shimano XTR M985-E2 shifting and Roval Control SL 29 wheels.

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Source: specialized.com. Checked Sep 5, 2026.

Key facts

Brand: Specialized
Model: Epic
Model year: 2012
Frame: Carbon 29
Type: XC
Geometry labels: S, M, L, and XL
Drivetrain: Shimano XTR M985-E2
Fork: RockShox SID World
Rear shock: Fox Mini-Brain
Wheels: Roval Control SL 29
Geometry: Complete for every size
Source: specialized.com
Checked: Sep 5, 2026

Geometry by size

Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.

2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29 geometry by size
Measurement	S	M	L	XL
Reach(mm)	386	415	438	458
Stack(mm)	586	605	614	633
Head tube angle(°)	70.5	70.5	70.5	70.5
Seat tube angle(°)	69.5	69.5	70	70
Chainstay length(mm)	448	448	448	448
Wheelbase(mm)	1075	1109	1136	1163
BB height(mm)	331	331	331	331
Standover(mm)	755	766	775	790
Seat tube length(mm)	394	424	463	520

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Stock build

Epic S-Works Carbon 29 XTR14 parts

Suspension

RockShox SID World

Fork

Fox Mini-Brain

Rear shock

Drivetrain

Shimano XTR M980R

Shifter

Shimano XTR M985-E2

Derailleur

Shimano XTR M980 Shadow

Derailleur

Shimano XTR M980

Cassette

Shimano XTR M980

Chain

Wheels & Tires

Roval Control SL 29

Wheelset

Specialized S-Works Fast Trak

Tire

Specialized S-Works Renegade

Tire

Brakes

Shimano XTR

BrakeCaliper mount Flat Mount

Shimano XTR M985

Brake

Cockpit

Syntace F109

Stem

Seatpost & Saddle

Specialized Phenom Expert

Saddle

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Epic S-Works Carbon 292 partsFrameset only

Suspension

RockShox SID World

Fork

Fox Mini-Brain

Rear shock

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29?: Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29 in size L?: In size L, reach is 438 mm and stack is 614 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2012 Specialized Epic Carbon 29?: The head tube angle is 70.5 degrees in every size.
What does the 2012 Specialized Epic S-Works Carbon 29 XTR ship with?: The stock build includes RockShox SID World, Shimano XTR M980R, Roval Control SL 29, and Shimano XTR.
Which years of the Specialized Epic are on Quiver?: Quiver has the Specialized Epic for 2012, 2027, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006.