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    $5,799

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    $7,499

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X0, X9
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Expert is a 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.

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    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Expert
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    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ new larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT, hollow alloy shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound/compression adjust w/ lock out, alloy steerer

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Specialized AFR inertia, Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune, air spring, rebound adjust

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized

    Headset

    1 1/8"" threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing

    Stem

    Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/CNC finish

    Handlebar

    Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide

    Saddle

    Specialized XC MTB, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam

    Pedals

    Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano M581 LX, 34.9mm clamp, bottom swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized

    Shifters

    SRAM X-9, aluminum 9-speed trigger

    Chain

    SRAM PC-971 w/ Power Link

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160 and 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss custom for Specialized X420, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss custom for Specialized 370 with DT RWS QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

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