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Epic Expert EVO
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X0, X9 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Mar 2012 · Valerie
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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."
Jul 2011
Ready for Battle, Oozing carbon from every pore and weighing in at a mere 22.8 pounds, the 2011 Specialized S-Works Epic 29er is everything one could ever want from a XC race bike and more.
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 | M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, gussetless TT S/M, tapered HT, 135mm drop-outs, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sid 120 RLT, tapered alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj. LO w/external floodgate adj. standard drop-outs, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm |
| Shock | Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, outboard bearing |
| Headset | 1-1/8 and 1.5"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC-low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized BG Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post, 3 position, 100mm adjustable height w/air spring, remote operated, single bolt head Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Other: Rocca |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.0, 10-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X.7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull |
| Crank | Custom SRAM Carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, GXP spindle, removeable spider, S: 170mm, others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X.9, 10-speed, aluminum trigger |
| Cassette | Shimano HG81, 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reuseable Missing Link, nickel plates |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less pad contact & reach adj. alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less pad contact & reach adj. alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, 160mm rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact, alloy lever blade |
| Rims | Roval Control AL, alloy disc, 24mm, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless |
| Front Hub | Roval Control AL, alloy disc, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control AL, QR, 28h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Purgatory, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.2"", Rear: Specialized ""The Captain"" Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"" |
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Last updated July 9
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