2010 Specialized
Epic Expert
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
Compare the full range
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | X0, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
Nov 2011
Vernon Felton reviews the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er.
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."
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...
Mar 2011 · Colorado,
Blisteringly fast 29er full-suspension with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec
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
| Frame | Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Race for Specialized, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound and floodgate compression adj.w/ LO, alloy steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Custom Shimano, outboard bearing |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing |
| Stem | 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm |
| Seatpost | 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Specialized waffle 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 XT, 2pc. S: 170mm, others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger |
| Cassette | Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir CR SL Hydraulic, carbon lever blade, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact |
| Rims | Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, oversized 28mm end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Custom DT Swiss 330SL w/ alloy freehub, QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works The Captain, 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 |
Last updated July 9
Not listed for 1,768 days