The epic hardtail now features the same 915-gram carbon chassis as our Pro model. Complete with a smart component package & a ride quality thats second to none this bike is a raging deal. the epic hardtail sports one of the lightest production frames to date but its a hell of a lot more than that. They designed the most capable & comfortable racing chassis ever created, because youre not fast if youre being pummeled by the trail. Its a game changer. More control means more speed looking to ride faster? Who isnt? Thats why they relaxed its head angle & lengthened the reach. The epic retains a short wheelbase for deft handling yet offers more predictable steering & a centered rider position for increased control & speed on any trail. one of the lightest & most capable carbon hardtail frames ever created. Rockshox judy gold 29 fork features motion control lock-out lever. SRAM sx eagle drivetrain gives you all the gearing you need to tackle the biggest climbs.