2010 Specialized
Epic Marathon Carbon
A 26″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 20mm |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | X0, XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Nov 2011
Vernon Felton reviews the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 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...
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
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 | FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock e100, inertia valve, 100mm travel, Brain Fade, external rebound adj. single sided air spring and damper, carbon 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" steerer Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in 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 | S-Works XC Carbon low-rise bar, uni-directional carbon, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite Setback w/ 12 degree clamp, S/M: 367mm L/XL:410mm 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 M770 XT, DMD, top swing, dual pull |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M770 XT, 2pc. S: 170mm, others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X-0, carbon/aluminum trigger |
| Cassette | Shimano M770 XT, 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package,S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, magnesium body, carbon lever, tool-less reach adjust |
| Rims | Roval Control AL, disc, 24mm |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Roval Control AL, alloy, oversize 28mm end caps |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control AL with alloy freehub |
| 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 |
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