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Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum | |
Fork | Fox (air) | Specialized Future Shock (air) | Specialized Future Shock (air) | RockShox Reba | RockShox SID (air) | RockShox SID (air) | Fox (air) | RockShox Reba (air) |
Shock | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox | Fox |
Wheels | Aluminum | Carbon | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 26″ | 26″ | 26″ | 26″ | 26″ | 26″ | 26″ | 26″ |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | X9, SLX | XX | X0, XT | XX | X0, SLX | X0, SLX | X9, SLX | X9, SLX |
Drivetrain | 3 × 9 | 2 × 10 | 3 × 9 | 2 × 10 | 3 × 9 | 3 × 9 | 3 × 9 | 3 × 9 |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 100mm | 20mm | 20mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
Rear Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 90mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 90mm |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
31 mph
Epic Comp
27 mph
S-Works Epic Carbon Disc
31 mph
Epic Marathon Carbon
27 mph
Epic Marathon 29
31 mph
Epic Expert
31 mph
Epic Expert Carbon
31 mph
Epic Comp Carbon
31 mph
Epic Comp 29
(descending)
Frame | Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger | FACT 11m carbon front triangle, IS construction, FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon drive DO and chainstays, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger | FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger | Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger | Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger | FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger | FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger | Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger |
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Fork | Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air | Specialized Future Shock e100, inertia valve, 100mm travel, Brain Fade, external rebound adj. single sided air spring and damper, carbon 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" steerer Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air | Specialized Future Shock e100, inertia valve, 100mm travel, Brain Fade, external rebound adj. single sided air spring and damper, carbon 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" steerer Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air | Custom SBC/RockShox Reba S29 Carbon, 100mm travel, One-piece tapered carbon crown/steeer tube, Rockshox Reba Team lower, titanium motion control damper, L/O w/floodgate adjust. Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID Race for Specialized, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound and floodgate compression adj.w/ LO, alloy steerer Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID Race for Specialized, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound and floodgate compression adj.w/ LO, alloy steerer Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air | Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air | Rock Shox Reba SL 29, custom tuned for Specialized, 100mm of travel, air spring, alloy tapered steer, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Custom Shimano, outboard bearing | S-Works, OS, integrated | Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing | SRAM GXP, outboard bearing | Custom Shimano, outboard bearing | Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing | Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing | Custom Shimano, outboard bearing |
Headset | 1-1/8"" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing | 1 1/8"" - 1 1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing. | 1 1/8"" - 1 1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing. | 1 1/8"" - 1 1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing. | 1-1/8"" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing | 1-1/8"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing | 1-1/8"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing | 1-1/8 and 1.5"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5"" lower cartridge bearing |
Stem | 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp | Syntace F109, 6 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp | 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp | 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp | 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp | 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp | 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp | 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 | S-Works XC Carbon low-rise bar, uni-directional carbon, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up | S-Works XC Carbon low-rise bar, uni-directional carbon, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up | Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, | Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up | Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up | Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up | Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm | Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm | Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm | Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm | Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm | Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm | Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm | Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm |
Seatpost | 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm | S-Works Carbon, 30.9mm, single-bolt head, S/M: 350mm, L/XL: 400mm | Thomson Elite Setback w/ 12 degree clamp, S/M: 367mm L/XL:410mm | Thomson Elite Setback w/ 12 degree clamp, M: 367mm L/XL:410mm | 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm | 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm | 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm | 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm |
Pedals | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
Grips | Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) | Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) | Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) | Specialized waffle lock on grip (M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) | Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) | Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) | Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) | Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage | SRAM XX, 10-speed, standard cage | SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage | SRAM XX, 10-speed, standard cage | SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage | SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage | SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage | SRAM X-9, 9-speed long cage |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull | SRAM XX, DMD style for SBC, top swing, bottom pull | Shimano M770 XT, DMD, top swing, dual pull | SRAM XX, DMD style for SBC, top swing, bottom pull | Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull | Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull | Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull | Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull |
Crank | Custom Shimano FC-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm | S-Works OS carbon crank, Custom XX spider/rings for SBC, S: 170mm, others: 175mm | Shimano FC-M770 XT, 2pc. S: 170mm, others: 175mm | SRAM XX, 39A x 26A,175mm | Custom Shimano FC-M762 XT, 2pc. S: 170mm, others: 175mm | Custom Shimano FC-M762 XT, 2pc. S: 170mm, others: 175mm | Custom Shimano FC-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm | Custom Shimano FC-M542, 175mm |
Shifters | SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger | SRAM XX carbon trigger | SRAM X-0, carbon/aluminum trigger | SRAM XX carbon trigger | SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger | SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger | SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger | SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger |
Cassette | Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t | SRAM XX, 10-speed, 11-36t | Shimano M770 XT, 9-speed, 11-34t | SRAM XX, 10-speed, 11-36t | Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t | Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t | Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t | Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t |
Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | SRAM PC-1090, 10-speed | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | SRAM PC-1090, 10-speed | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | 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 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: Custom Avid XX R, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, magnesium caliper and lever body w/ carbon blade, ti hardware package, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid XX R, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, magnesium caliper and lever body w/ carbon blade, ti hardware package, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package,S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc | 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 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Front: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach | Custom Avid XX Hydraulic, tool-less reach adjust, magnesium body, carbon lever | Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, magnesium body, carbon lever, tool-less reach adjust | Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, magnesium body, carbon lever, tool-less reach adjust | Custom Avid Elixir CR SL Hydraulic, carbon lever blade, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact | Custom Avid Elixir CR SL Hydraulic, carbon lever blade, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact | Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach | Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach |
Rims | Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28h/32h | Roval Control SL, disc, 24mm | Roval Control AL, disc, 24mm | Roval Control EL, 29"" XC disc wheel | Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h | Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h | Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h | Custom DT Swiss X450SL, 29"" rim, 24mm w/ eyelets, 32h |
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Spokes | DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless | DT Aerolite | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless | DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless | DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless | ||
Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h | Roval Control SL Carbon, OS 28mm end caps | Roval Control AL, alloy, oversize 28mm end caps | Roval Control EL XC, OS, 28mm end caps | Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, oversized 28mm end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h | Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 28mm oversized endcaps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h | Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h | Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, oversized end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h |
Rear Hub | Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h | Roval Control SL | Roval Control AL with alloy freehub | Roval Control EL XC, OS, stragiht pull | Custom DT Swiss 330SL w/ alloy freehub, QR, 32h | Custom DT Swiss 330SL w/ alloy freehub, QR, 32h | Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h | 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 | 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 | 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 | Front: S-Works The Captain, 29x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 29x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound | 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 | 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 | 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 | Front: S-Works The Captain, 29x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 29x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound |