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2006 Specialized

Epic Rim

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components and avid rim brakes.

FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkFox
ShockFox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetXT, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesAvid Rim
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Epic Rim

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Comp review

Sep 2007 · Chris Ford

A machine that sprints up the smooth climbs and takes the hits on the descents

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

All new 06 Epic, FSR technology, optimized for Brain Fade shock, M5 alloy fully manipulated frame with ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailer hanger

Fork

Fox F100 RL, air spring, rebound/compression adjustment with lock out, 100mm travel, alloy steerer

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Specialized Fox Brain Fade shock, adjustable from hardtail firm to trail tune, air spring, rebound adjustment, 11.7""X1.87""

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Truvativ GXP XR

Headset

1 1/8"" threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing

Stem

3D forged CNC machined, 4-bolt face plate, 31.8mm OS clamp, 8 degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized 2014 butted alloy flat bar, 600mm width, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized Body Geometry Rival, hollow Cr-Mo rails

Pedals

Shimano M-520 SPD

Grips

Specialized MTB grip, black/charcoal

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano M-750 XT, long cage, standard spring

Front Derailleur

Shimano M-580 LX, 34.9mm clamp, bottom swing, dual pull

Crank

Truvativ Stylo, 2-piece

Shifters

Shimano M-570 LX

Cassette

Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

SRAM PC-971 with Power Link

Brakes

Front: Avid SD-5R, cantilever, cartridge pads, Rear: Avid SD-5R, cantilever, cartridge pads

TypeAvid Rim

Brake Levers

Avid FR-5

Wheels
Rims

Mavic X317, 26"", black, machined sidewalls, eyelets

Spokes

DT Swiss 1.8mm, black, alloy nipples

Front Hub

Specialized Stout disc, sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange, 32 hole

Rear Hub

Shimano M-525, 32 hole, alloy QR

Tires

Front: Specialized Fast Trak Pro 26x2.0"", aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Pro 26x2.0"", aramid bead, dual compound

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