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2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert

XC

The 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert sits in the middle of the range for XC bikes. Reach 385 to 480 mm, stack 594 to 636 mm. The Epic Hardtail Expert build comes with SRAM X01 Eagle shifting and Specialized Fast Trak tires.

Source: specialized.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model
Epic
Model year
2021
Type
XC
Geometry labels
XS, S, M, L, and XL
Drivetrain
SRAM X01 Eagle
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
specialized.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1117A 430mmB 608mmJ 1117mmH 430mmK 63mmD 68.5°E 74.0°F 95mmG 430mmN 309mmL 792mmM 506mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert geometry by size
MeasurementXSSMLXL
Reach(mm)385405430455480
Stack(mm)594608608622636
Head tube angle(°)68.568.568.568.568.5
Seat tube angle(°)7474747474
Chainstay length(mm)430430430430430
Wheelbase(mm)10641092111711481178
BB drop(mm)6363636363
BB height(mm)309309309309309
Standover(mm)732762792816847
Seat tube length(mm)367400430470520
Fork length(mm)486506506506506
Head tube length(mm)959595110125

Stock build

13 parts

Suspension

Drivetrain

Shifter
Derailleur
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12Weight 453 g
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility Transmission
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready

Brakes

Brake

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mm

Seatpost & Saddle

SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell Body Geometry

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert?
Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert in size M?
In size M, reach is 430 mm and stack is 608 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert?
The head tube angle is 68.5 degrees in every size.
What does the 2021 Specialized Epic Hardtail Expert ship with?
The stock build includes RockShox SID SL BRAIN, SRAM X01, Specialized Fast Trak, and SRAM TL.
Which years of the Specialized Epic are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Specialized Epic for 2021, 2027, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006.

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