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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $11,000

    At Contender

    $7,199

    At Contender

    Category
    Crosscountry
    5.4
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox SID
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    XTR, X7
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Elite 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 Elite
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    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, gussetless TT S/M, tapered HT, 135mm drop-outs, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel

    Fork

    RockShox Sid RL, tapered alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj. LO, standard drop-outs, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Shock

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

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP, outboard bearing

    Headset

    1-1/8"" and 1.1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5"" lower, cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Specialized BG 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, Other: Rocca

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano RD-M980 XTR Shadow, 10-speed, mid cage

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM X.7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull

    Crank

    Custom SRAM Carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, GXP spindle, removeable spider, S: 170mm, others: 175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano SL-M660-10R SLX, 10-speed, trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano HG81, 10-speed, 11-36t

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reuseable Missing Link, nickel plates

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adjust, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adjust, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

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

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    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 ""The Captain"", 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"", Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0""

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