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2009 Specialized

Epic Comp

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkFox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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

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50 km/h

Epic Comp

44 km/h

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Comp review

jun 2010 · Jenn Hopkins

Eminently capable and responsive short-travel bike, as long as you can get the shock to suit

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Mountain Bike Action
Test: Specialized Epic Expert

oct 2009 · MBA Action

Specialized Bicycles produces seven models in their Epic cross-country race line. The top offering is the World Championship-winning S-Works Epic Carbon

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VeloNews
Sea Otter Tech: Sauser's Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon Disc

abr 2009 · Lennard Zinn

Cross-country world champion Christoph Sauser seldom races in the United States, but he made the long trip from South Africa, site of the 2009 UCI World Cup kickoff, to tackle the short track and cross country at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. That team sponsor Specialized Bicycles sits just up the road in Morgan Hill likely influenced his travel plans.

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Specs
Build
Frame

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

Fork

Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Specialized AFR remote mini, BRAIN inertia valve w/ BRAIN fade and rebound adj.

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano FC-M542

Headset

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

Stem

Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/ CNC finish

Handlebar

Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 6066 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide

Saddle

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

Seatpost

2014 butted alloy, single-bolt setback, S/M: 350, L/XL: 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

None

Grips

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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull

Crank

Custom Shimano FC-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X-7, aluminum 9-speed trigger

Cassette

Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

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

Brakes

Front: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless, black, alloy nipples

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h

Tires

Front: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 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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