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2015 Specialized

Epic Expert Carbon 29

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXTR, X0
BrakesMagura Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Epic Expert Carbon 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Epic Elite Carbon 29 World Cup Review

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.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon World Cup review

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.

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MBR
Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon review - MBR

Mar 2014 · Jamie Darlow

Read MBR's review of the Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon mountain bike

Highs
  • The neat and useful SWAT kit; this is a bike that climbs like no other

Lows
  • The Epic could get you into trouble when you run out of travel in a boulder field

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BIKE Magazine
2014 Bible of Bike Tests Roundtable Reels: Specialized Epic Comp Carbon

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.

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VeloNews
Specialized launches latest Epic 29er line for 2014

Jul 2013 · Logan VonBokel

Two Epic frame designs will be available for 2014

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

Mar 2012 · Valerie

- Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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 StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox SID 29 Brain, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, bottom-mount BrainFade, rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve, BrainFade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std.

Grips

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR Shadow Plus, 10-speed, GS mid cage

Front Derailleur

Custom SRAM X0, 2x10, high direct mount

Crank

Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 22/36, 104/64mm BCD spider

Shifters

Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger

Cassette

SRAM PG 1050, 10-speed, 11-36

Chain

SRAM PC 1051, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink

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

TypeMagura Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Magura MTS, alloy lever

Wheels
Rims

Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon disc, hookless bead, 22mm internal width, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Revolution

Front Hub

Roval Control Carbon 29, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Roval Control Carbon 29 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 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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