Specialized Epic Hardtail: suspension setup & specs
The Specialized Epic Hardtail is a cross-country hardtail with 110 mm of fork travel. Here you will find all 1 current builds with fork, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Specialized Epic Hardtail →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp | RockShox Reba (110 mm) | – | €2,899 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 110 mm at the fork, the Specialized Epic Hardtail sits above average: across the 46 bikes in the “cross-country hardtail” category in our database, the median is 100 mm. On travel, it slots in between the Specialized Rockhopper and the Specialized Chisel in the Specialized range. The frame is made of carbon.
The Specialized Epic Hardtail is not a budget bike: even the Comp build costs €2,899, while the category median is €1,450. Every build uses a RockShox fork.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Reba): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Specialized Epic Hardtail
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Specialized specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
110 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 19 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 22 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 24 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 22 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.35″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Fast Trak / Air Trak 2.35.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.