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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $3,999

    At Contender

    $4,599

    At Contender

    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Carbon
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X9, X7
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Comp is a 26″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Comp
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    Gear Range

    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)

    31 mph

    Epic Comp

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ new larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT, FACT carbon shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound/compression adjust w/ lock out, alloy steerer

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Specialized AFR inertia, Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune, air spring, rebound adjust

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized

    Headset

    1 1/8"" Threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing

    Stem

    Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/CNC finish

    Handlebar

    Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 6066 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 620mm wide

    Saddle

    Specialized XC MTB, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam

    Seatpost

    2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9 x 350/400mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized

    Grips

    Specialized MTB, dual density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano M581 LX, 34.9mm clamp, bottom swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano A/A/S 2pc custom

    Shifters

    SRAM X-7, aluminum 9-speed trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11/34t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-971 w/Power Link

    Brakes

    Front: Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc, 203mm rotor, Rear: Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc, 203mm rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss custom for Specialized X420, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless, alloy nipples

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, 28h CNC flange and disc mount, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS alloy QR

    Rear Hub

    Shimano custom M525SL hub for Specialized, 32h, alloy QR

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

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