2012 Specialized

Epic Comp 29

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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30 mph

Epic Comp 29

27 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
MTBR
Get a World Champion’s Specialized S-Works Epic 29 Bike for a Great Cause

Mar 2012

- Mtbr.com

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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

M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, gussetless TT (S/M), tapered HT, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 29, tapered alloy steerer, LO and reb adj. standard drop-outs, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, outboard bearing

Headset

1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm

Handlebar

Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width

Seatpost

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.

Grips

Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9, 10-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7,10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull

Crank

Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, GXP spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp

Cassette

SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t

Chain

KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates

Brakes

Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Custom Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. w/MatchMaker clamp

Wheels
Rims

Roval 29, 26mm w/ eyelets, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry 2.0, (14g) stainless

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, RWS, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized Hi Lo 142+ disc, laser-etched logo, double-sealed cartridge bearing, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x2.0"", Rear: Specialized Renegade Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x1.95""

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