So Specialized thought what better time than now to shake things up with a modern revolutionary design? say hello to the epic hardtail expert. the epic hardtail sports one of the lightest production frames to date but its a hell of a lot more than that. They designed the most capable & comfortable racing chassis ever created because youre not fast if youre being pummeled by the trail. Its a game changer. More control means more speed looking to ride faster? Who isnt? Thats why they relaxed its head angle & lengthened the reach. The epic retains a short wheelbase for deft handling yet offers more predictable steering & a centered rider position for increased control & speed on any trail. one of the lightest & most capable carbon hardtail frames ever created. srams 12-speed GX eagle groupset provides a wide gear range letting you spin up the climbs. Rockshox sid brain 29with brain-fade inertia valve.