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    MSRP
    $6,300
    $5,999
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    Category
    CrosscountryTrailTrail
    Weight
    26.1 lbs25.1 lbs
    7.9
    7.3
    7.8
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID Select+RockShox SID Select+RockShox SID Ultimate
    Shock
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+RockShox SIDLuxe UltimateRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbonAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, X1XTX01 Eagle, X1
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    110mm115mm120mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    trekbikes.com

    transitionbikes.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic EVO Expert, Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT, and Transition Spur Carbon XO1 are all 29″ carbon frame full suspension mountain bikes. The Spur Carbon XO1 has aluminum 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, a better fork, and more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic EVO Expert
    Top Fuel 9.8 XT
    Spur Carbon XO1
    Other Trail 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)

    28 mph

    Epic EVO Expert

    28 mph

    Top Fuel 9.8 XT

    28 mph

    Spur Carbon XO1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FACT 11m Full Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 110mm of travel

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Smoke; Satin Cast Blue Metallic / Ice Blue

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Smoke; Satin Cast Blue Metallic / Ice Blue

    Spur Carbon 120mm

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Redwood / Smoke; Satin Cast Blue Metallic / Ice Blue

    Fork

    Rockshox SID Select+, Charger 2 RL Damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2 RL damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 120 mm travel

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID Ultimate, 120mm, 44mm Offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox SID LUXE Select+, Rx XC Tune, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel120mm

    RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Ultimate RL damper, 190 x 45 mm

    Travel120mm

    RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate

    Travel120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

    Shimano MT500, 92 mm, PressFit

    Headset

    Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    Cane Creek 40 Series

    Stem

    Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

    Size: S, M, M/L, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 60 mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Kovee Pro, 35 mm, Knock Block, Blendr-compatible, 13-degree, 70 mm length

    RaceFace Turbine R (50mm)

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Bontrager Line Pro, OCLV Carbon, 35 mm, 15 mm rise, 750 mm width

    OneUp Carbon Bar (800mm x 20mm)

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Comp, Cromoly rails

    Bontrager Montrose Elite, titanium rails, 138 mm width

    ANVL Forge Cromo

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL LE lever, XS-SM: 100mm travel, M: 125mm travel, L-XL: 150mm travel

    Size: S, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 340 mm length; Size: M, M/L, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440mm length; Size: L, XL, Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 170mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 480mm length

    OneUp Dropper Post, SM (120mm), MD (150mm), LG (180mm), XL (210mm)

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on

    Sensus Lite

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano XT M8100, long cage

    SRAM XO1 Eagle

    Crank

    SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm, 32T

    Size: S, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 52 mm chain line, 170 mm length; Size: M, M/L, L, XL, Shimano XT M8100, 32T alloy ring, Boost, 52 mm chain line, 175 mm length

    SRAM X1 Carbon DUB, (32t/175mm), Small 170mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X01 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed

    SRAM XO1 Eagle

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t

    Shimano XT M8100, 10-51, 12-speed

    SRAM XG 1295 (10-52t)

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Shimano Ultegra/XT M8100, 12-speed

    SRAM XO1 Eagle

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM G2 RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

    Shimano SLX M7000 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front rotor, 160 mm rear rotor

    SRAM G2 RSC

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Bontrager Kovee Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless-Ready

    DT Swiss XR 1700 Spline 25

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Ground Control, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

    Bontrager XR3 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.40"

    Front: Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO (29x2.4), Rear: Maxxis Rekon 3C EXO (29x2.4)

    Disc Rotors

    Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 180 mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 160 mm

    SRAM Centerline (180/160mm)

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