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Epic Expert
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | X0, X9 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
158cm – 171cm
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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
Jun 2009 · Guy Kesteven
Unique ‘automatic’ suspension actuation in a lightweight, race-ready package, but just not as controlled as more conventional competition
Apr 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.
| Frame | Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ new larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT, hollow alloy shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound/compression adjust w/ lock out, alloy steerer Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Specialized AFR inertia, Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune, air spring, rebound adjust Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized |
| Headset | 1 1/8"" threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing |
| Stem | Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/CNC finish |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide |
| Saddle | Specialized XC MTB, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam |
| Pedals | Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano M581 LX, 34.9mm clamp, bottom swing, dual pull |
| Crank | Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized |
| Shifters | SRAM X-9, aluminum 9-speed trigger |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971 w/ Power Link |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160 and 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss custom for Specialized X420, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, 28h CNC flange and disc mount, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS alloy QR |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss custom for Specialized 370 with DT RWS QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound |
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Last updated 9 July
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