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Epic Expert Carbon 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100mm front |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XTR, XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Oct 2017 · Wil Barrett
Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden? At 8.23kg (18.1lb) for the complete bike, it is most definitely the lightest.
Oct 2017
We’ve assembled, set up and had a couple of quick laps of the race track on the most anticipated arrival to the XC circuit this season, ahead of our full review here’s what we are in for. Mad light, S-Works light. 10kg (including carbon water bottle cage) is very exciting for a bike you can …
10kg of the best.
Clean and neat.
Ultimate efficiency.
Chain slap noise.
A little bland looking perhaps?
Jul 2017 · MBA Action
A Seriously Light Bike In a world where full-suspension rigs have taken over, it’s been easy for companies to overlook the original mountain
Jul 2017 · Dan Sapp
Specialized’s world cup winning XC bike is overhauled and better than ever
Jul 2017 · Saris Mercanti
The Specialized Epic is one of the most successful race platforms in history, so how do you improve on a two time gold medal winning bike? - Mtbr.com
Oct 2016
For the past 35 years no other mountain bike model name has been more iconic than the Specialized Stumpjumper. So it was big news when Specialized released its new race hardtail and for the first time ever it didn’t carry the legendary name. The Specialized Epic Hardtail follows on from the brand’s long-standing Epic
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.
| Frame | FACT 9m carbon, XC 29 Geometry, M5 alloy rear triangle, carbon PF30 BB, carbon headset cups, 142mm dropouts, internal cable routing, FD mount, PM 160 rear brake, SWAT tool cradle BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air spring, 100mm travel, bottom-mount Brain fade adjust, rebound adjust, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX/Specialized remote Mini Brain, AUTOSAG, Brain Fade adjust I-Valve, 205x53mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware |
| Handlebar | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post XCP, carbon lower tube, internal cable routing, 27.2mm, 35mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR Shadow Plus, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM GX, 2x11, bottom pull |
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 36/24T, 94mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 11-speed, trigger, I-spec II compatible |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-40t |
| Chain | KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore XT, Ice-Tech metallic pads, Rear: Shimano Deore XT, Ice-Tech metallic pads Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT, I-spec compatible |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon, disc |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Control Carbon, 15mm end caps |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control Carbon 142+ |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 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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