Epic HT Specialized 2023 Gloss Fiery Red/White

You've seen its appearance. Well, get ready to ride a lot more aboard the Epic Hardtail.

Speed and lightness come together with confidence and capability in a bike designed to redefine what's possible on a cross-country speed demon.

Working to achieve the lightest bike possible has long been a race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn't been without casualties, as rigid XC race bikes have become synonymous with harsh, twitchy riding at the expense of capability and versatility.

But who said exhaustion from battling your own bike makes you faster? The Epic Hardtail is surprisingly capable, bafflingly comfortable, incredibly light, and fast in every way.

We've optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production frame in the world, but we've also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that's as capable as it is comfortable, with an aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, more tire clearance, and an obsessively designed frame for greater vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of speed.

A RockShox Judy Gold fork and SRAM drivetrain highlight the build, effortlessly balancing value and performance for stunning results.

• Surprisingly capable, incredibly light, and refreshingly comfortable, the FACT 11m carbon frame of the Epic Hardtail, suitable for dropper posts, rewrites the manual of rigid bikes with revolutionary success.

• Don't judge this Judy without being prepared to be impressed. The RockShox Motion Control damper and Solo Air suspension provide composed and predictable suspension, along with effortless setup and adjustment.

• The SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes are extremely powerful, offering excellent grip and backed by a refined and intuitive feel that makes them a package that squeezes the performance of heavyweights from an easy-to-scale configuration.