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Epic Expert Carbon 29 World Cup
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 95 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
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
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.
Sep 2014 · Francis Cebedo
For 2014, Specialized assembled their largest development team ever to revamp their top-selling bike, the Epic. They looked to make the Epic faster, lighter and smoother. And they added a 1x11 only World Cup Edition version. - Mtbr.com
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, M5 alloy rear end, PF30 BB, carbon headset cups, 12x142mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 95mm of travel, 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, 200x48mm Travel: 95mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized Stout, 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 titanium rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized, carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 rear derailleur, X-Horizon, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM 2200 Carbon, Custom for SBC, PF30, 30t X-Sync Direct Mount, S:170mm, others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180 cassette, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-X1 chain, PowerLock, 11-speed |
| 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+, SRAM XX1 XD driver body |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0"", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0"" |
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Last updated July 9
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