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It has been just three years since the launch of the previous Epic but Specialized's engineers have not been idle. The all-new 2021 Epic boasts a complete rethink on the bike's geometry as well as changes to the Brain system to improve reliability and extend service intervals. Click here to view the article

The new Specialized Epic Evo has been given its own unique identity in the Epic range. Where the previous Epic Evo was a straightforward specification change, the new Epic now has its own rear triangle, suspension layout, and no Brain! These changes aim to create an Epic that is more capable and comfortable on the trails than the Brain version. Click here to view the article

Hi Guys and Gals, I am looking for some advice. Recently I sold my Specialized Epic Expert (2015) and am in the market for a new bike. Being a rider of Specialized for a few years I've come to trust the bike but the price point is becoming painful. (In general, I guess) I've always wanted to try BMC and I have been offered a pretty good deal on a BMC Agonist 02 One and now I'm undecided. The Agonist is pretty new for me in the BMC range as I've normally been looking at the Fourstroke 01 two, but is the Fourstroke discontinued in 2018 / 2019? With the Agonist being a new addition to the range? I have no reference on the Agonist model The two obvious things that are on my mind about the bike is that the cockpit of the BMC Agonist seems busy with the lockout control and the one water bottle spacing... it's a bit of an issue for me with marathon type events. So any advice on the BMC as a replacement contender to a natural selection of the Specialized Epic for me would be most welcome. https://www.bmc-switzerland.com/bx-en/bikes/mountain/crosscountry-agonist-02-one/ Or as a side thought, should I consider the Speedfox (seems to be trail specific and not XC) But the trailsync tech seems to clean up the cockpit and offer a "Specialized Brain"type feature to the suspension. https://www.bmc-switzerland.com/bx-en/bikes/bike-detail/url_variation/1374/

According to our classifieds search data, the Specialized Epic is the most sought after bike on Bike Hub. Perhaps due to this wide appeal, it has also become a symbol of endurance racing in South Africa, and all the connotations that come attached to the stereotype. Opinions aside, this was my first significant experience with this iconic race bike and I was intrigued to see what all the fuss is about. Click here to view the article

I'm currently riding a Scott Spark 930 and I've upgraded it to a XT 1x11 and I have a XT stages power meter on it. I really enjoy the ride and I'm considering a new set of wheels (American Classic Wide) or "maybe" carbon South Industries. The issues comes in when you start looking at the numbers to upgrade VS buying new. My core challenge I have with "upgrading" the wheels and perhaps other bits and pieces, brakes (from deore --> XT), is whether or not the "platform" as in the frame is worth it to upgrade on. Considering costs, I'm looking at the following: - Wheels 8-20k - XT brakes 3k - Misc (handlebar, stem etc) - R3k - And we haven't discussed possible DI2 / 2x11 config. - And and we haven't looked at the front fork. So the upgrade costs (ex DI2) puts me in the R15k - R20k range to spend. Considering the bike is 18months old, I feel I could get R25k for it second hand, putting me in the R50k range to purchase new. I'm a touch undecided on the path forward. Any cool ideas or tips would be appreciate. Cheerio

On Sunday morning, against the slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town South Africa, Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavy start a prologue at 12:06 local time. They are racing against the clock onboard two custom painted S-Works Epic’s at the start of the Absa Cape Epic, an 8-day test of body, mind and equipment. Click here to view the article