A Specialized Epic Hardtail (2021 on) uses a Braze-on (direct-mount) front derailleur for the front derailleur. The dimensions, how to confirm it on your frame, and how it compares to the neighbouring standards.
Updated 05 September 2026.
What front derailleur mount does a Specialized Epic Hardtail (2021 on) use?
The front derailleur fitment standard on a Specialized Epic Hardtail (2021 on), and how to pick the right part.
| Frame | Specialized Epic Hardtail (2021 on) |
|---|---|
| Front derailleur mount | Braze-on (direct-mount) front derailleur (braze-on tab) |
| Mount / band size | no clamp, bolts to a frame tab |
| Typical class | carbon and higher-end aluminium road, gravel and MTB frames with a moulded or welded derailleur tab |
The Specialized Epic Hardtail (2021 on) uses a ZS44 zero-stack upper headset (zero stack, 44 mm), a 30.9 mm class seatpost, a 15x110 mm Boost front thru-axle at the front (15 mm x 110 mm Boost, front) and a braze-on front derailleur.
Most builds are 1x, so the front-derailleur mount note applies only to 2x setups. The rear is typically Boost 12x148; confirm your generation. The bottom bracket is covered on its own page.
SOURCES: BikeRadar, Front derailleurs explained: types, mounts and compatibility · Shimano, SM-AD91 front derailleur clamp band adapter · Park Tool, Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS) · BikeRadar, Mountain bike axle standards: the complete guide
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What front derailleur mount does a Specialized Epic Hardtail (2021 on) use?
A Specialized Epic Hardtail (2021 on) uses a Braze-on (direct-mount) front derailleur for the front derailleur.