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    MSRP
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    $5,799

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    $7,499

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    5.4
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox SID
    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 high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Expert
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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)

    31 mph

    Epic Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox SID Race for Specialized, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound and floodgate compression adj.w/ LO, alloy steerer

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Custom Shimano, outboard bearing

    Headset

    1-1/8"" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing

    Stem

    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

    Saddle

    Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm

    Seatpost

    2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Custom Shimano FC-M762 XT, 2pc. S: 170mm, others: 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

    Brakes

    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

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Elixir CR SL Hydraulic, carbon lever blade, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, oversized 28mm end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Custom DT Swiss 330SL w/ alloy freehub, 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

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