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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Fox
    Shock
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X9, SLX
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Comp is a 26″ aluminum 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
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

    Fork

    Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer

    Shock

    Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust

    Bottom Bracket

    Custom Shimano, outboard bearing

    Headset

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

    Stem

    3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up

    Saddle

    Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm

    Seatpost

    2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Custom Shimano FC-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach

    Wheels
    Rims

    Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28h/32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

    Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: S-Works The Captain, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

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