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Today’s DealsEpic Comp Carbon 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Magura Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Mar 2016 · Christoph Bayer
We head to some tough Spanish trails to test the Specialized Epic Elite Carbon 29 World Cup against some of it's toughest market competitors.

Jun 2014 · James Huang
As if the standard Specialized Epic Expert Carbon wasn’t already sufficiently purpose built for cross-country riding and racing, there’s the even edgier World Cup version that features slightly reduced and more firmly tuned suspension travel, quicker handling, and beefed-up carbon chain stays that will only work with 1x drivetrains.

Mar 2014 · Jamie Darlow
Read MBR's review of the Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon mountain bike
The neat and useful SWAT kit; this is a bike that climbs like no other
The Epic could get you into trouble when you run out of travel in a boulder field

Feb 2014
The Specialized Epic Comp Carbon made our testers want to don race bibs and give Dave Wiens and Lance Armstrong a run for their money in the Leadville 100.

Jul 2013 · Logan VonBokel
Two Epic frame designs will be available for 2014
Mar 2012 · Valerie
- Mtbr.com
| Frame | FACT 9m carbon, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, FACT carbon front triangle, M5 alloy rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal cable routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 100mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, w/ lockout, compression, rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve, BrainFade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized, forged alloy, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized flat, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Custom SRAM, 2X10, high direct mount |
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, 36/22, 104/64mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish |
| Brakes | Front: Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, S/M: 160mm rotor, Others: 180mm, Rear: Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, 160mm Storm SL rotor Type: Magura Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MTS, alloy lever |
| Rims | Roval 29, alloy, 21mm inner width, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry, stainless |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4 sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak Control, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2"", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0"" |
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Last updated July 9
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