The Specialized Epic Expert 2020, with a lightweight frame, industry-leading suspension technology and a race ready build spec that makes this Epic Expert ready to shine at the front of the race, but also ready to put your closest riding buddies in the pain cave on the weekend training loops. With more World Championship titles and Olympic medals than anyone can count, the Epic is truly the fastest cross-country bike on the planet. Quick and flat, rowdy and technical, punchy and hard—no matter the course, the ultralight and efficient Epic brings home the win. HARDTAIL EFFICIENT. FULL-SUSPENSION CONTROL Suspension should always make you faster—never slow you down with energy-sucking suspension bob. Our ingenious Brain-equipped shocks keep the Epic firm when the trail is smooth, then automatically turns your bike plush the moment your tires meet rocks and roots. Frame Technology -Race-proven, carbon chassis and ingenious Brain suspension—nothing’s faster. Suspension Technology - Lightweight, Brain-equipped RockShox SID fork—firm during sprints, plush over the hits. Drivetrain - SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain gives you all the gearing you need to tackle the biggest climbs.