2017 Specialized Epic... wait what?!?!?! HT?

[gfeldy]

Not that I can translate any of this (except for using google) but I thought I'd start this up.

http://www.vojomag.com/news/specialized-epic-hardtail-2017-a-890g/



Obviously more to come this week.

[boots2000]

Maybe they are switching the XC names over to Epic?
Using Stunpjumper for the longer travel bikes? Since they already use the Stumpy name for the FSR bikes?

[boots2000]

And at least they ditched that horrid RS1-

[gfeldy]

And at least they ditched that horrid RS1-

It looks like they will still offer the RS1 on a limited build selection. But I'm glad to see it go.

[bikemaniack]

From next year there will be some changes. Hardtail lines,will be called Epic (Epic hardtail),and models with travel,will be Stumpjumper.

In my opinion,it's a good thing that they separate those two versions.

[stoney]

That frame doesn't impress me like the 2017 Scott Scale hardtail.

[Nefarious86]

And at least they ditched that horrid RS1-

I must be one of the few who loves my RS1

[gfeldy]

And at least they ditched that horrid RS1-

I must be one of the few who loves my RS1

It definitely looks cool and mean but when you factor in the proprietary front hub and massive flex it's not worth it to me. The only reason I have it is my gf didn't want the extra weight so I gave her my world cup.

[Nefarious86]

See I have never had any flex issues and always found the Brain in the SID to feel more harsh and leas efficient feeling.

[gfeldy]

Check out what we found yesterday. It seems to be missing a few bikes but for the most part the good stuff is there.

http://www.speedyshare.com/7NSpN/dealer-catalog-2017.zip

[jerrybrabus]

my opinion is as Stoney 2017 Scott Scale is very nice

[gfeldy]

my opinion is as Stoney 2017 Scott Scale is very nice

Well I may not necessarily agree about the Scott, but it's pretty hard to get impressed with a HT. I mean there's nothing really there (two triangles). I know it's REALLY light though.

[SLCBrandon]

Maybe they are switching the XC names over to Epic?
Using Stunpjumper for the longer travel bikes? Since they already use the Stumpy name for the FSR bikes?

This guy knows.

This will be very light, btw.

[gfeldy]

Maybe they are switching the XC names over to Epic?
Using Stunpjumper for the longer travel bikes? Since they already use the Stumpy name for the FSR bikes?

This guy knows.

This will be very light, btw.

This guy knows too

[ProfessorChaos]

I might know something too. Hella light indeed!