2010 Specialized
Epic Marathon 29
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components and mechanical disc brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 90 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XX |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
For This Bike
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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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...
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,
Mar 2011 · James Huang
Blisteringly fast full-suspension 29er with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec
Mar 2011 · Colorado,
Blisteringly fast 29er full-suspension with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec
| Frame | Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger |
|---|---|
| Fork | Custom SBC/RockShox Reba S29 Carbon, 100mm travel, One-piece tapered carbon crown/steeer tube, Rockshox Reba Team lower, titanium motion control damper, L/O w/floodgate adjust. Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 90mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, outboard bearing |
| Headset | 1 1/8"" - 1 1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing. |
| Stem | 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite Setback w/ 12 degree clamp, M: 367mm L/XL:410mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Specialized waffle lock on grip (M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX, 10-speed, standard cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM XX, DMD style for SBC, top swing, bottom pull |
| Crank | SRAM XX, 39A x 26A,175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM XX carbon trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XX, 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1090, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, 160mm rotor Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, magnesium body, carbon lever, tool-less reach adjust |
| Rims | Roval Control EL, 29"" XC disc wheel |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Roval Control EL XC, OS, 28mm end caps |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control EL XC, OS, stragiht pull |
| 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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