Product Description

FEATURES

Gone are the days where a date with a hardtail race bike meant paying for it for days to come. Now, the Epic Hardtail Comp’s reality-altering combination of comfort and capability in a lighter-than-life package means counting down the hours until you meet again.

Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties, with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh, twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility.

But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead, recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike, we said out with the jarred-to-death tail, the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable, mystifyingly comfortable, head-shakingly light and all-around fast, Epic Hardtail.

Sure, we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway, but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast.

On the Epic Hardtail Comp, RockShox's long-beloved Reba RL fork is tasked with handling suspension duties while a full SRAM GX Egale groupset leaves no doubts why it sets the benchmark for accessible performance.

Ridiculously capable, incredibly light, and refreshingly comfortable, the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success.
The Reba RL doles out travel with a steady hand courtesy of RockShox's Motion Control damper, while SoloAir adjustability makes dialing in suspension performance a breeze.
SRAM's GX Eagle shifting has always been the benchmark for affordable high performance, and the latest offering simply raises it even further.

Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.

Specification

Frame:	Specialized FACT 11m, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing
Fork:	RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel
Stem:	3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree
Bars:	Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
Front Brake:	SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake:	SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Rear Mech:	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifters:	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Speed:	12
Rims:	Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h
Front Hub:	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
Rear Hub:	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h
Spokes:	DT Swiss Industry
Front Tyre:	Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Rear Tyre:	Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
Seat Post:	Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Saddle:	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Chainset:	SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T
Bottom Bracket:	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded
Chain:	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette:	SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
Pedals:	Resin Platform

MTB Sizing

Mountain Bike Size Chart

Height	Bike Size	Mountain Bike Size
4’8” – 5’1” 143 – 155 cm	XXS	13” (33 cm)
5’1” – 5’4” 155 – 163 cm	XS	15” (38 cm)
5’4” – 5’7” 163 – 170 cm	S	16” (41 cm)
5’7” – 5’10” 170 – 178 cm	M	18” (46cm)
5’10” – 6’0” 178 – 183 cm	L	19” (48cm)
6’0” – 6’3” 183 – 191 cm	XL	20” (51 cm)
6’3” – 6’5” 191 – 196 cm	XXL	21” (53 cm)
6’5” – 6’9” 196 – 205 cm	XXXL	22” (56 cm)

* Mountain bikes are sized differently to road bikes. Typically, they are sized in inches as the first MTBs were produced in the USA. European brands like Lapierre and Haibike like to use centimetres for all their bikes. The measurements of their mountain bikes doesn’t match their road bikes but are like a simple conversion from the inches measurement. This is why we have included cm measurements in brackets for the Mountain bike column.

Read our bike size guide for more information on sizing.

Please note, all size information is provided as a guide - if you're unsure or need any further assistance you can call us on 01792 799508 ... we're happy to help!

MTB Hardtail Guide

Hardtail Mountain Bike Guide

Is a Hardtail mountain bike right for me?

If you’re new to the cycling world, we highly recommend taking a look at our bike buying guide overview or our mountain bike buying guide to help you decide what type of bike is right for your needs.

When you’re choosing a hardtail mountain bike, there are a few things to look out for which can help you to work out the quality and performance you can expect from a particular model.

Usage and suspension travel

Depending on the type of mountain bike riding you’ll be doing, you will want a bike with a longer travel or shorter travel suspension fork as well as components suited to more or less technical terrain.

Usage	Travel	Price Bracket	Pros	Cons
Recreational - riding on gravel tracks and rough roads	80 - 100mm	£200 - £500	Affordable. Low profile tyres roll quickly on smooth surfaces	Not very lightweight. Not capable on technical terrain. Components are less durable.
Cross-country / XC - more adventurous off-road riding and XC racing	100mm	£500 - £9,000	Lightweight, especially high-end carbon models. Fast climbing and accelerating. Efficient on long rides	Less capable on technical terrain than a trail hardtail
Trail - riding technical trails and trail centre loops	120mm – 150mm	£800 - £4,000	More capable on technical terrain, especially fun downhill sections	Heavier than an XC hardtail. Less efficient when climbing
Jump - Dirt jumping and skatepark riding	100mm	£500 - £1,500	Robust frames and components. Ideal for learning airborne skills	Not good for general mountain bike riding

Usage

Travel
& Price

Pros
/ Cons

Recreational - riding on gravel tracks and rough roads

80 - 100mm

£200 - £500

Affordable. Low profile tyres roll quickly on smooth surfaces

Not very lightweight. Not capable on technical terrain. Components are less durable

Cross-country / XC - more adventurous off-road riding and XC racing

100mm

£500 - £9,000

Lightweight, especially high-end carbon models. Fast climbing and accelerating. Efficient on long rides

Less capable on technical terrain than a trail hardtail

Trail - riding technical trails and trail centre loops

120mm – 150mm

£800 - £4,000

More capable on technical terrain, especially fun downhill sections

Heavier than an XC hardtail. Less efficient when climbing

Jump - Dirt jumping and skatepark riding

100mm

£500 - £1,500

Robust frames and components. Ideal for learning airborne skills

Not good for general mountain bike riding

Frame Material

Hardtail MTB frames are mostly made from aluminium alloy. High-end cross-country race bikes will have carbon fibre frames while trail hardtails and jump bikes sometimes feature steel frames.

Aluminium alloy frames are strong and lightweight. More expensive alloy hardtail MTBs tend to have ‘butted’ and/or formed frames which are lighter but just as strong.

Steel frames are heavier but offer a more comfortable ride, especially on higher end models, thanks to the more compliant nature of steel.

Carbon fibre composite frames offer the best of both worlds as they are strong, lightweight and comfortable. They are more expensive however and carbon hardtails start at around £1,300

Groupset and Drivetrain

A bike’s groupset, or drivetrain, is where the biggest difference in component quality is seen. A complete groupset comprises of the following parts:

Chainset (aka Crankset)
Bottom bracket
Brakes
Brake levers

Shifters
Front & rear derailleur
Chain
Cassette

Mountain bike groupset components are typically supplied by either Shimano or SRAM, with additional manufacturers like Formula, Hope, Magura, Tektro and TRP supplying brake systems.

Shimano & SRAM both produce a range of groupsets to suit different budgets. The hierarchy table here compares the different Shimano & SRAM groupsets to determine which bikes offer the best performance.

What gearing options are there?

Most hardtails offer a wide range of gears for taking on a variety of terrain. It’s not all about the number of gears though as fewer gears on the front, combined with a wide range rear cassette are much easier to use, but still give you the same wide range of gears. As you go up the price points shifting gets easier with more cogs on the rear cassette and fewer front chainrings.


Professional	11	12 AXS Eagle 12 AXS Eagle
	12	11 11
	11
Enthusiast	12
	11	10
	10	11
Entry	9	12 Eagle
	9	9-10
	9	9-10
	7	7-10

Entry-level hardtails will have a triple chainset with a seven (3x7) or eight (3x8) speed cassette

Mid-level hardtails tend to have a double chainset with a nine (2x9) or ten (1x10) speed cassette

High-end hardtails get a single front chain ring with a eleven (1x11) or even twelve (1x12) speed cassette

Which are the best brakes?

There are three types of brakes found on most hardtail mountain bikes:

Rim brakes are powerful in the dry but are significantly less powerful in the wet.

Mechanical disc brakes are powerful in all weather conditions

Hydraulic disc brakes are the most powerful in all weather conditions, and also offer the best braking precision.

Wheel Size

You’ve probably noticed that mountain bikes come in a choice of wheel size, mainly a 27.5 inch wheel (also known as a 650B wheel) or a 29inch wheel (known as a 29er). Another option is 27.5+ or 6Fattie wheels which bridge the gap between 27.5” and 29” wheels. The traditional MTB wheel size is 26”, but are now only found on some small sized MTBs as well as jump bikes. The difference between these wheel sizes can have a dramatic effect on the way a bike feels and handles out on the trail.

27.5” (650b) wheels strike the ideal balance between fast rolling and nimble handling. They are lighter than 29” wheels so are faster to accelerate. On the other hand, the smaller wheel size rolls less efficiently than the larger size, making the bike more prone to losing speed over rough ground.

29” wheels roll fastest but are less nimble. These wheels are naturally smoother over rough ground but are heavier and slower to accelerate. Larger riders may find a better fit on a 29er, but smaller riders may find 29” wheels a little cumbersome.

27.5+ (6fattie) wheels feature wider 2.8” – 3.0” tyres and offer more cushioning (float) as well as more grip. With the extra size of the high-volume tyres, the overall wheel diameter is similar to a 29er so these wheels carry speed very well on rough ground. Plus sized wheels are ideal for riding more challenging terrain.

26” wheels are the nimblest and are great for smaller riders as well as jump bikes. While quick to accelerate these wheels are the slowest over rough ground.

Does tyre width make a difference?

Tyre width effects both speed as well as grip. Narrower tyres are faster rolling while wider ones offer more grip as well as more cushioning (float).

1.95” - 2.0” tyres roll quickly and are good for recreational riding and light off-roading.

2.2” - 2.6” tyres are a little slower on smooth surfaces but offer much better grip in the corners and are ideal for MTB trail riding

Plus size (6fattie) 2.8” – 3.0” tyres increase the overall diameter of the wheel so still roll quite quickly while offering a lot more grip and float. These are best for rougher terrain

Suspension Fork

The performance of suspension forks varies a lot. Forks on higher end bikes tend to offer more control and are more adjustable. Look for Fox, RockShox or Manitou forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping for the best performance on technical trails. The performance level you require will depend on what type of riding you want to do.

For recreational riding on roads and gravel tracks, you won’t need a high-performance fork. A lockout feature can be useful for more efficient climbing on roads and smoother tracks. Air sprung forks are lighter than coil sprung forks.

For cross cross-country mountain biking lightweight air sprung forks are best. Adjustable rebound damping is essential for serious off-roading and a remote lockout switch will allow you to quickly firm up the suspension when climbing.

Trail hardtails feature longer travel suspension forks for riding on rougher terrain. Adjustable rebound damping is essential for control on challenging trails. Lockout is less important on these bikes as they are catering for riders who like the downs more than the ups. Adjustable compression damping is useful as it can help you achieve optimum performance levels. Thru-axles and tapered steerer tubes improve steering control.

Finance

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What's In The Box

As cyclists ourselves, we know you will be keen to get out on your new bike as soon as possible. That's why we provide you with all the essential kit you need to get your shiny new bike rolling for the first time.

Most bikes don't come with pedals as standard so we include a set of basic pedals, free of charge with every bike we send out. We will also provide you with a pedal spanner to fit them and a 9-key trail tool, along with full instructions for setting your bike up out of the box. Each bike is sent out with a 16 point, quality control check sheet so you can be confident that your bike has been fully checked by our qualified mechanics.

Basic setup instructions
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Free drawstring kit bag
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All these items are provided at no extra charge and are packed into a Tredz drawstring bag that doubles up as a handy backpack for carrying your ride essentials.

Basic bike setup instructions
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Free Tredz pedal spanner
Free Tredz 9-key trail tool
Free Tredz drawstring bag
Free 14 Days insurance voucher
16 point, quality control check sheet

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