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Epic Pro 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, 100mm front |
| Fork | RockShox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01 |
| 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
Mar 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Blistering straight-line-speed-focused suspension and handling character, but technically unforgiving. Buy if you're after a race bike that offers plenty of straight-line-speed-focused suspension and and don't mind the harder handling
Unique stand-up proof, auto bump-sensing Brain suspension
Forgiving frame feel
Super-fast tyres
Unforgiving old-school handling
Flexy front end
Noticeable suspension clunk
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
| Frame | FACT 9m carbon, World Cup XC 29 Geometry, M5 rear triangle, carbon PF30 BB, carbon headset cups, 142mm dropouts, internal cable routing, PM 160 rear brake, SWAT tool cradle BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox RS-1 Brain, Solo Air spring, 100mm travel, Spike Valve, top-mount Brain Fade adjust, rebound adjust, inverted design, tapered carbon crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX/Specialized remote Mini Brain, AUTOSAG, Spike Valve, Brain Fade adjust I-Valve, Kashima Coating, 200x48mm |
| 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 | S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| 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 | SRAM X01, 11-speed, carbon cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 30T, 94mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM X01, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM X01, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-X1, 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, Torque Tube |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control Carbon 142+, Torque Tube, SRAM XX1 XD driver body |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0"", Rear: S-Works Fast Trak, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0"" |
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Last updated July 9
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