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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $5,799

    At Contender

    $7,499

    At Contender

    Category
    Crosscountry
    6.5
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox SID
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Formula Hydraulic Disc
    X0, X9
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29 is a 29″ 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 Expert Carbon 29
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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)

    30 mph

    Epic Expert Carbon 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FACT 9m carbon front triangle, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), M5 aluminum chainstays & seatstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, Brain Fade and rebound adj. QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length

    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, 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 X0, 10-speed, mid cage

    Front Derailleur

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

    Crank

    Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MiXmaster clamp

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1050 10-speed, 11-36t

    Chain

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

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj. metallic pad, MiXmaster shift lever mounts, 160mm rotor, Rear: Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj. metallic pad, MiXmaster shift lever mounts, 160mm rotor

    TypeFormula Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj. w/MiXmaster clamps

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control 29, alloy disc, 24mm, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless

    Front Hub

    Roval Control 29, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Roval Control 29 142+, DT Swiss alloy cassette body, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

    Tires

    Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x2.0"", Rear: Specialized Renegade Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x1.95""

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