This is the brand-new 2021 Specialized Epic, and we think it's one of the most radical cross-country bikes around from one of the biggest global players.
The geometry is clearly influenced by that of modern trail bikes, while the new frame smoothly integrates an updated Brain suspension system.
The Epic's burlier sibling, the Epic EVO, also gets an update, sharing the front triangle of the vanilla Epic but getting its own back-end for more travel.
Senior tech editor Tom Marvin talks us through everything you need to know about the bike, including an overview of the full range of 2021.