2012 Specialized
S-Works Epic Carbon 26
A 26″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XX, SRAM |
| 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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Mar 2012
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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 | FACT 11m carbon front triangle, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon non-drive DO and chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Custom RockShox SID World Cup Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, top-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj. QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, Kashima coating, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | S-Works OS, integrated for PF30 |
| Headset | 1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap |
| Stem | Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, XL: 110mm |
| Handlebar | S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width |
| Seatpost | S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX, 10-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM XX, S3 direct mount for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull |
| Crank | S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, custom SRAM spider/rings, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM XX, 10-speed, carbon trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp |
| Cassette | SRAM XX 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC X-10SL, 10-speed, hollow plates, hollow pins, nickel finish |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj. XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj. XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid XX World Cup R hydraulic, tool-less reach adjust, magnesium body, carbon lever, w/MatchMaker clamp |
| Rims | Roval Control SL, carbon disc, 25mm, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted |
| Front Hub | Roval Control SL, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control SL 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.0"", Rear: S-Works Renegade, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x1.9"" |
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