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    MSRP
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    $3,999

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    $4,599

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    6.0
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox Reba
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X9, X7
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 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 Carbon
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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)

    27 mph

    Epic Comp Carbon

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FACT 9m carbon front triangle, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), M5 aluminum chainstays/seatstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 135mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Reba RL, tapered alloy steerer, LO and reb adj. standard drop-outs, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge

    Headset

    1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width

    Seatpost

    2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.

    Grips

    Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X9, 10-speed, mid cage

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull

    Crank

    Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1030 10-speed, 11-36t

    Chain

    KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. w/MatchMaker clamp

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry 2.0, (14g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, RWS, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, double-sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.0"", Rear: Specialized Renegade Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x1.9""

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