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	Epic Expert Carbon 292016 Specialized	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	$5,799 At Contender $7,499 At Contender See more
Category	Crosscountry
	7.9
Frame	Carbon
	RockShox SID
	Fox
Wheels	Carbon
Wheel Size	29″
	Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc


	XTR, XT
Drivetrain	2 × 11
Suspension	Full
Front Travel	100mm
Rear Travel	-
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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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 Expert Carbon 29

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Epic Expert Carbon 292016 Specialized

Frame	FACT 9m carbon, XC 29 Geometry, M5 alloy rear triangle, carbon PF30 BB, carbon headset cups, 142mm dropouts, internal cable routing, FD mount, PM 160 rear brake, SWAT tool cradle BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit
Fork	RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air spring, 100mm travel, bottom-mount Brain fade adjust, rebound adjust, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	FOX/Specialized remote Mini Brain, AUTOSAG, Brain Fade adjust I-Valve, 205x53mm
Bottom Bracket	SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge
Headset	1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings
Stem	Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
Handlebar	Specialized, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm, 31.8mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm
Seatpost	Command Post XCP, carbon lower tube, internal cable routing, 27.2mm, 35mm travel Type: Dropper
Pedals	Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips
Grips	Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XTR Shadow Plus, 11-speed
Front Derailleur	SRAM GX, 2x11, bottom pull
Crank	Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 36/24T, 94mm BCD spider
Shifters	Shimano XT, 11-speed, trigger, I-spec II compatible
Cassette	Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-40t
Chain	KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Brakes	Front: Shimano Deore XT, Ice-Tech metallic pads, Rear: Shimano Deore XT, Ice-Tech metallic pads Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano XT, I-spec compatible

Wheels

Rims	Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon, disc
Spokes	DT Swiss Revolution
Front Hub	Roval Control Carbon, 15mm end caps
Rear Hub	Roval Control Carbon 142+
Tires	Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2"", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""

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