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Epic Expert
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | X0, X9 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
Oct 2009 · MBA Action
Specialized Bicycles produces seven models in their Epic cross-country race line. The top offering is the World Championship-winning S-Works Epic Carbon
Jun 2009 · Guy Kesteven
Unique ‘automatic’ suspension actuation in a lightweight, race-ready package, but just not as controlled as more conventional competition
Apr 2009 · Lennard Zinn
Cross-country world champion Christoph Sauser seldom races in the United States, but he made the long trip from South Africa, site of the 2009 UCI World Cup kickoff, to tackle the short track and cross country at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. That team sponsor Specialized Bicycles sits just up the road in Morgan Hill likely influenced his travel plans.
| Frame | Epic FSR M5 Manipulated Alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Race, 100mm travel, air spring, motion control damper, external rebound and external floodgate compression adj.w/ LO, alloy steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Specialized AFR remote mini, BRAIN inertia valve w/ BRAIN fade and rebound adj. Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano M762 |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing |
| Stem | Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/ CNC finish |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm |
| Seatpost | 2014 butted alloy, single-bolt setback, S/M: 350, L/XL: 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Specialized thin lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull |
| Crank | Custom Shimano FC-M762, 2pc. S: 170mm, others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X-9, aluminum trigger, 9-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL, Carbon lever, SS hardware, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL, Carbon lever, SS hardware, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach |
| Rims | Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm, stainless, black, alloy nipples |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, Oversized end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Custom DT Swiss 370 w/ DT RWS QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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