Compare: 2012 Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR vs S-Works Epic Carbon 29 SRAM vs S-Works Epic Carbon 26 vs Epic Expert Carbon 29 vs Epic Comp Carbon vs Epic Comp Carbon 29 vs Epic Comp 29

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Ride Feel
Gearing
Geometry
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	S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR2012 Specialized	S-Works Epic Carbon 29 SRAM2012 Specialized	S-Works Epic Carbon 262012 Specialized	Epic Expert Carbon 292012 Specialized	Epic Comp Carbon2012 Specialized	Epic Comp Carbon 292012 Specialized	Epic Comp 292012 Specialized

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Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
	7.5	7.5	7.5	6.6	5.8	5.8	4.9
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox SID	RockShox SID	RockShox SID	RockShox SID	RockShox Reba	RockShox Reba	RockShox Reba
Shock	Fox	Fox	Fox	Fox	Fox	Fox	Fox
Wheels	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	26″	29″	26″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	XTR	XX	XX, SRAM	X0, X7	X9, X7	X9, X7	X9, X7
Drivetrain		2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Rear Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR

S-Works Epic Carbon 29 SRAM

S-Works Epic Carbon 26

Epic Expert Carbon 29

Epic Comp Carbon

Epic Comp Carbon 29

Epic Comp 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

S-Works Epic Carbon 29 SRAM

27 mph

S-Works Epic Carbon 26

30 mph

Epic Expert Carbon 29

27 mph

Epic Comp Carbon

30 mph

Epic Comp Carbon 29

30 mph

Epic Comp 29

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR2012 Specialized	S-Works Epic Carbon 29 SRAM2012 Specialized	S-Works Epic Carbon 262012 Specialized	Epic Expert Carbon 292012 Specialized	Epic Comp Carbon2012 Specialized	Epic Comp Carbon 292012 Specialized	Epic Comp 292012 Specialized

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 Standard: PF30, 100mm, Press Fit	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 Standard: PF30, 100mm, Press Fit	FACT 11m carbon front triangle, 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 Standard: PF30, 100mm, Press Fit	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 Standard: PF30, 100mm, Press Fit	FACT 9m carbon front triangle, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), M5 aluminum chainstays/seatstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 135mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel BB Standard: PF30, 100mm, Press Fit	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 Standard: PF30, 100mm, Press Fit	M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, gussetless TT (S/M), tapered HT, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel BB Standard: PF30, 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 Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	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 Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Custom RockShox SID World Cup Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, top-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj. QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, Brain Fade and rebound adj. QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Reba RL, tapered alloy steerer, LO and reb adj. standard drop-outs, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Reba RL 29, tapered alloy steerer, LO and reb adj. standard drop-outs, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Reba RL 29, tapered alloy steerer, LO and reb adj. standard drop-outs, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, Kashima coating, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, Kashima coating, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, Kashima coating, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	PF30, 100mm, press-fit	S-Works OS, integrated for PF30	S-Works OS, integrated for PF30	SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge	SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge	SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge	SRAM GXP, outboard bearing
Headset	1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap	1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap	1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap	1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings	1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings	1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings	1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings
Stem	Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, XL: 110mm	Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, XL: 110mm	Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, XL: 110mm	Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm	Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm	Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm	Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm
Handlebar	S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm	S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm	S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm	Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm	Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm	Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm	Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm
Saddle	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
Seatpost	S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm	S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm	S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm	2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 400mm	2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, 400mm	2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, 400mm	2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, 400mm
Pedals	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
Grips	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XTR Shadow M980, 10-speed, medium cage	SRAM XX, 10-speed, mid cage	SRAM XX, 10-speed, mid cage	SRAM X0, 10-speed, mid cage	SRAM X9, 10-speed, mid cage	SRAM X9, 10-speed, mid cage	SRAM X9, 10-speed, mid cage
Front Derailleur	Shimano XTR M985-E2, E-type for DMD, top-swing, dual-pull, 38-40t	SRAM XX, S3 direct mount for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull	SRAM XX, S3 direct mount for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull	SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull	SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull	SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull	SRAM X7,10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull
Crank	S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm	S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm	S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, custom SRAM spider/rings, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm	Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm	Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm	Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm	Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, GXP spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
Shifters	Shimano XTR M980R, 10-speed, w/ I-Spec clamps	SRAM XX, 10-speed, carbon trigger, w/MatchMaker clamps	SRAM XX, 10-speed, carbon trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp	SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MiXmaster clamp	SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp	SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp	SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp
Cassette	Shimano XTR M980, 10-speed, 11-36t	SRAM XX 10-speed, 11-36t	SRAM XX 10-speed, 11-36t	SRAM PG-1050 10-speed, 11-36t	SRAM PG-1030 10-speed, 11-36t	SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t	SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t
Chain	Shimano XTR 980, 10-speed	KMC X-10SL, 10-speed, hollow plates, hollow pins, nickel finish	KMC X-10SL, 10-speed, hollow plates, hollow pins, nickel finish	KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates	KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates	KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates	KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates
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 Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj. XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj. XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj. XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj. XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc	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 Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc	Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano XTR 985 hydraulic, w/I-Spec clamps	Custom Avid XX World Cup R hydraulic, tool-less reach adjust, magnesium body, carbon lever, w/MatchMaker clamp	Custom Avid XX World Cup R hydraulic, tool-less reach adjust, magnesium body, carbon lever, w/MatchMaker clamp	Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj. w/MiXmaster clamps	Custom Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. w/MatchMaker clamp	Custom Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. w/MatchMaker clamp	Custom Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. w/MatchMaker clamp

Wheels

Rims	Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 28mm, 32h	Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 28mm, 32h	Roval Control SL, carbon disc, 25mm, 24/28h	Roval Control 29, alloy disc, 24mm, 32h	Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h	Roval 29, 26mm w/ eyelets, 32h	Roval 29, 26mm w/ eyelets, 32h
Spokes	DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted	DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted	DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted	DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless	DT Swiss Industry 2.0, (14g) stainless	DT Swiss Industry 2.0, (14g) stainless	DT Swiss Industry 2.0, (14g) stainless
Front Hub	Roval Control SL 29, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h	Roval Control SL 29, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h	Roval Control SL, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 24h	Roval Control 29, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h	Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, RWS, 28h	Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, RWS, 32h	Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, RWS, 32h
Rear Hub	Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h	Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h	Roval Control SL 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 28h	Roval Control 29 142+, DT Swiss alloy cassette body, 12mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, double-sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h	Specialized Hi Lo 142+ disc, laser-etched logo, double-sealed cartridge bearing, 12mm thru-axle, 32h	Specialized Hi Lo 142+ disc, laser-etched logo, double-sealed cartridge bearing, 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""	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""	Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.0"", Rear: S-Works Renegade, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x1.9""	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""	Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.0"", Rear: Specialized Renegade Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x1.9""	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""	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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