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    Category
    Crosscountry
    7.5
    Carbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID
    Shock
    Fox
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XTR
    Drivetrain
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR is a 29″ carbon 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
    S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR
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    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FACT 11m carbon front triangle, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon non-drive DO and chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm

    BB StandardPF30, 100mm, Press Fit

    Fork

    Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, top-mount Brain Fade adj. and rebound adj. QR, 100mm travel

    Shock

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

    Bottom Bracket

    PF30, 100mm, press-fit

    Headset

    1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap

    Stem

    Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, XL: 110mm

    Handlebar

    S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width

    Seatpost

    S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm

    Pedals

    Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.

    Grips

    Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XTR Shadow M980, 10-speed, medium cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano XTR M985-E2, E-type for DMD, top-swing, dual-pull, 38-40t

    Crank

    S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano XTR M980R, 10-speed, w/ I-Spec clamps

    Cassette

    Shimano XTR M980, 10-speed, 11-36t

    Chain

    Shimano XTR 980, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano XTR, hydraulic disc, post mount, ti/metal pad, Ice Tech 160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano XTR 985, hydraulic disc, post mount, ti/metal pad, Ice Tech 160mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XTR 985 hydraulic, w/I-Spec clamps

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 28mm, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted

    Front Hub

    Roval Control SL 29, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

    Tires

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

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