2010 Specialized

Epic Comp 29

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 90 / 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
ShockFox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetX9, SLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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 Comp 29

27 mph

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Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews
BIKE Magazine
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er Review

Nov 2011

Vernon Felton reviews the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er.

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VeloNews
Leadville Pro Bike – Nate Whitman's Specialized S-Works Epic 26

Aug 2011 · Emily Schaldach

Whitman is setting no specific time goals for 2011. Instead he simply hopes to "have a great race and feel strong during the last few miles on the Boulevard. If that happens it will mean I was able to stay with the top guys for a good portion of the race. That would be satisfying."

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Mountain Flyer
First Impressions: Specialized S-Works Epic 29er

May 2011

Riding and Racing the 2011 S-Works Epic 29er, Fast, efiicient, and light: Exactly what you want in a race bike. Specalized has built the ultimate race machine with the 2011 S-Works Epic 29er. The best technology and lightest components do come at a price though...

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Mountain Bike Action
Specialized S-Works Epic 29er, Should Everyone Else Just Stop Trying

Apr 2011 · MBA Action

The Specialized Epic is the world's most popular cross-country race bike. When we tested the 26-inch-wheeled Specialized S-Works Carbon Epic Disc (MBA,

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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 review

Mar 2011 · James Huang

Blisteringly fast full-suspension 29er with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec

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Cycling News
First Ride Review: Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 | Cyclingnews.com

Mar 2011 · Colorado,

Blisteringly fast 29er full-suspension with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

Fork

Rock Shox Reba SL 29, custom tuned for Specialized, 100mm of travel, air spring, alloy tapered steer, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust

Travel90mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Custom Shimano, outboard bearing

Headset

1-1/8 and 1.5"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5"" lower cartridge bearing

Stem

3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm

Seatpost

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

None

Grips

Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X-9, 9-speed long cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull

Crank

Custom Shimano FC-M542, 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger

Cassette

Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

Brakes

Front: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, 160mm rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach

Wheels
Rims

Custom DT Swiss X450SL, 29"" rim, 24mm w/ eyelets, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, oversized end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h

Rear Hub

Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h

Tires

Front: S-Works The Captain, 29x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 29x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

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