If you’re an avid mountain biker, you must have heard about or rode one of the SPECIALIZED mountain bikes.
Specialized is one of the first manufacturers of mountain bikes. Still today, they remain one of the top manufacturers of a wide range of mountain bikes. If you’re a fan of The Camber and Rhyme range of mountain bikes, you must be aware that Specialized dropped the ranges for the brand new Stumpjumper ST and Women’s Stumpjumper. But do not worry, there is man great range of MTBs you can pick from.
Specialized currently offers the Cross Country, Trail, Downhill, Fatbike, and BMX/dirt Jump mountain bikes. You can find a specific range of mountain bikes for your specific need.
Top 10 Best Specialized Mountain Bikes
For your ease, we have listed the ten best and most advanced Specialized Mountain Bikes. Come take a look!
Specialized Levo SL Expert Carbon
Specialized Levo SL Expert is one of the highly reviewed and loved e-mountain bikes from Specialized. Enduro Mountain Magazine placed it on the list of the top 10 mountain bikes of 2020. Weighing a mere 39 pounds, the carbon-framed Levo SL Expert is the lightest mountain bike you can find in the market today.
In terms of geometry, it’s hardly different from its popular cousin Stumpjumper. Some of its specifications include FOX 34 Performance Elite Fork, FOX DPS Performance Rear Shock, SRAM G2 RSC 200/180mm brakes, Roval Traverse Carbon wheelset, and Specialized Butcher/Eliminator GRID Trail tires.
The SL Turbo Batter can work for 700 full charges. It’s made possible by the new SL 1.1 motor which is powered by 320 WH batteries. You can easily get 1,000 meters of climbing on a single charge. It’s priced at a whopping $9,000.
Pros
- The battery lasts for a climb of 1,000 meters carrying a weight of 90kg in a single charge.
- The added boost by the motor can get you over any trail
- Mission control app for motor customization
- Full-frame carbon fiber body boosts the lightness
Cons
- It comes with a battery which you must charge
- It’s expensive
- The rear end needs constant maintenance
- According to most reviewers, the brakes are weaker
Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper SRAM AXS
Who doesn’t love Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bikes? S-Works Stumpjumper SRAM AXS 29 is one of the latest mountain bikes from the Specialized. Priced at whooping $10,520, this bike is rated one of the best mountain bikes in the list of Enduro Mountain Magazine. Not a bad price for a bike that only weighs 29.3 pounds and is built out of a carbon frame. An additional side arm connects the top tube with the seat tube to optimize stiffness on the carbon frame.
Some of its specifications include 150mm RockShox PIKE Ultimate RC2 fork, RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Rear Shock, and Reverb AXS 170mm Seat Post. It comes equipped with Specialized Butcher or Eliminator GRID tires and Specialized Trail FACT Carbon 780mm handlebar.
Pros
- It has very intuitive handling and works great while cornering
- Very comfortable for a mountain bike
- Comes equipped with SWAT gear (Storage, Water, Air, Tools)
Cons
- Reviewers complained of inefficient suspension on the climbs
- The price is expensive for a specialized mountain bike.
Stumpjumper ST Comp Alloy 29
Priced at a mere $3020, Stumpjumper ST Comp Alloy 29 is one of the best and most affordable Specialized mountain bikes in the market. The all-alloy frame comes equipped with full Fox suspension and a reliable Shimano drivetrain.
Like the latest ranges of Stumpjumpers, an additional sidearm connects the top tube with the seat tube to increase both stiffness and performance. Weighing just over 32 pounds, it’s also the heaviest among the Specialized mountain bike range.
It comes equipped with FOX 34 FLOAT Rhythm, FOX Float DPS Shock, SRAM Guide R Brakes, and Specialized Butcher or Purgatory Tires.
Pros
- It has very intuitive handling and works great while cornering
- Aesthetically pleasing and highly versatile
- A reasonable price for a Specialized Mountain Bike.
Cons
- The slack setting is too low
- The suspension quickly reaches its limits
- Many reviewers complained about its pedals
Epic Pro
Epic Pro is considered the less expensive version of Specialized’s S Works Epic full-suspension XC bikes. Bicycling.com rates it as one of the best Specialized mountain bikes. Priced at just $7925, it offers the full range of features of the S-Works bike at a cheaper price.
It comes equipped with a Brain 2.0 suspension system which tightens up in smoother terrain and is more relaxed in bouncy terrain. It also employs SRAM’s Level TLM brakes and SRAM XO1 Eagle AXS 12-speed rear derailleur. Like its predecessor S-Works, it comes in a full carbon frame.
Guess what? It weighs a mere 24 pounds. That’s a wonder!
Pros
- The full-carbon frame body makes it ultra-light and versatile.
- It lives up to the range of Epic and its predecessor S-Works.
- It has a room for two water bottles.
Cons
- The 100mm of travel isn’t enough.
- The whopping price of over $7000 may discourage many mountain biking enthusiasts.
Epic Hardtail Pro
Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon is the new bike from Specialized’s Epic mountain bike range. The brand confirms that it’s one of the lightest production frames to date. Well, that is actually true. It only weighs 21.3 pounds.
It comes with an updated geometry with a slacker head angle and longer reach. Priced at $5,520, it’s one of the most reasonable and versatile carbon bikes from Specialized. It’s also equipped with a RockShox SID Brain fork, a micro brain with an inertia valve to stabilize the shock, and SRAM Level TLM brakes.
Pros
- It comes with a slacker head angle and longer reaches the previous Epic version.
- Great geometry for aggressive riders looking to maximize speed.
- High-volume tires boost comfort and grip
Cons
- The fork has a less refined feel
Epic Expert Evo
Specialized Epic Expert Evo is a lightweight XC bike and is more similar to Stumpjumper. One of the highlights of Epic Evo is its skinny RockShox shock which used a Micro Brain inertia valve. It helps to stabilize the rear wheel on any uneven terrain by readjusting the compression. Riders can customize and set their own threshold at which the inertia valve releases for either a firm or a plush feel.
Priced at $5,850, it comes with a full-carbon body and SRAM GX Eagle Drivetrain. It’s equipped with SRAM Level TL brakes and Fox Step-Cast 34 Fork. The light design and micro brain ensure that you don’t have to compromise with the speed in any trail.
Pros
- It’s designed with XC geometry which makes it compact and versatile.
- Carbon rims offer extra strength.
- Reviewers claim that it’s very lively on flow trails and goes like a rocket on uphill.
Cons
- Reviewers claim that there’s a Micro brain inertia valve delay.
- The micro brain only controls the shock
- No bar-mounted remote lockout for the fork
Fuse Comp 29
Fuse Comp 29 is one of the most affordable aluminum alloy frame mountain bikes from Specialized. For an M4 alloy bike, it weighs just over 30 pounds. Many riders claim that it’s versatile and easy to maneuver.
The 2.6inch tires offer plenty of traction on rock, snow, and wet surface. The steep seat angle and long reach help to ride uphill quite easily. It’s equipped with hydraulic disc brakes, a dropper post, a 12-Speed drivetrain, and a RockShox Recon RL air spring fork.
It’s priced at $1675, which isn’t bad for an aluminum-alloy bike.
Pros
- It’s quite light for an aluminum frame bike.
- The new back end is shorter than its predecessor.
- The high-quality M4 alloy frame has a smooth ride quality
Cons
- There is no longer a women’s specific version
Turbo Levo FSR ST Comp 29
Turbo Levo FSR ST Comp 29 is a new range of E-Mountain bikes by Specialized. It’s designed for 120 mm of travel. Unlike its predecessor with a 6Fattie tire, it comes with 29″ tires.
The aluminum frame design is equipped with an integrated but removable 460 Wh battery. It also comes equipped with a specially tuned 250 W Brose motor that can be altered by the rider using the innovative ‘Mission Control App’.
Fox 34 performance fork, Fox float performance rear shock, and SRAM Guide R brakes are a few of the other features of this bike.
Priced at a hefty $5950, it isn’t a bad deal to invest in an e-MTB bike with 150mm of travel.
Pros
- It comes with a removable 460 Wh battery.
- The rider can alter their ride using the Mission Control App.
Cons
- It’s less stable on descents and lacks a tight grip like its predecessor Levo FSR 6Fattie.
- The highest assist setting is too powerful for technical trails
Chisel Expert
With the price tag of $1817, it becomes one of the most affordable yet fast Specialized MTBs. It can satisfy a wide range of riders.
Designed with an M5 aluminum frame, it is quite skinny and light. It’s equipped with SRAM’s 12-speed NX Eagle groupset, RockShox Reva RL 29 suspension fork. It employs hydraulic disc brakes.
Pros
- For an aluminum build, it’s skinny and light.
- It makes the uphill climb and acceleration effortless.
- Ultra-fluid feel boosts traction and speed on rough trails.
Cons
- Its fast-track tires are only good in dry conditions.
- Many reviewers disliked the ultra-flexible frame and wheels.
S-Works Enduro
Specialized S-works Enduro takes the prize for bigger and faster MTB. Weighing just over 30 pounds, it’s quite fast. It offers 170mm of travel and remains the best downhill bike for the Specialized’s ardent fans.
It comes equipped with 29″ tires and in-frame storage to store a flat repair kit, snacks, and more. You can choose from the price tag of $4510 to $9750. It’s an all-carbon frame bike with top-of-the-line components. Expect to get Shimano XTR components with Specialized Butcher 2.3″ (rear) and 2.6″ (front) tires.
Pros
- The large wheels and big size of the bike make it the best downhill bike.
- The Enduro family offers four complete bikes ranging from Enduro Comp Carbon ($4510) to Enduro S-Works Carbon 29 ($9750).
- The re-engineered Butcher tires offer the best traction.
Cons
- Unlike its predecessors, it offers less trail versatility.