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2015 Specialized

Epic Comp 29

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesMagura Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Epic Comp 29
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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

(climbing)

45 km/h

Epic Comp 29

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Reviews
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Specialized Epic Elite Carbon 29 World Cup Review

Mar 2016 · Christoph Bayer

We head to some tough Spanish trails to test the Specialized Epic Elite Carbon 29 World Cup against some of it's toughest market competitors.

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BikeRadar
Specialized S-Works Epic WC review

Oct 2014 · Guy Kesteven

A pricey and race focused specialist, but almost certainly the fastest off the peg mountain bike you can buy

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MBR
Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon review - MBR

Mar 2014 · Jamie Darlow

Read MBR's review of the Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon mountain bike

Highs
  • The neat and useful SWAT kit; this is a bike that climbs like no other

Lows
  • The Epic could get you into trouble when you run out of travel in a boulder field

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BIKE Magazine
2014 Bible of Bike Tests Roundtable Reels: Specialized Epic Comp Carbon

Feb 2014

The Specialized Epic Comp Carbon made our testers want to don race bibs and give Dave Wiens and Lance Armstrong a run for their money in the Leadville 100.

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VeloNews
Specialized launches latest Epic 29er line for 2014

Jul 2013 · Logan VonBokel

Two Epic frame designs will be available for 2014

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MTBR
Get a World Champion’s Specialized S-Works Epic 29 Bike for a Great Cause

Mar 2012 · Valerie

- Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, tapered headtube, full internal shift/brake routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, w/ lockout, compression, rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve, BrainFade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

Headset

1-1/8"" and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized, forged alloy, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized flat, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Specialized alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std.

Grips

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

Custom SRAM, 2X10, high direct mount

Crank

Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, 36/22, 104/64mm BCD spider

Shifters

SRAM X7, 10-speed, w/ MatchMaker clamp

Cassette

SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36

Chain

SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish

Brakes

Front: Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, S/M: 160mm rotor, Others: 180mm, Rear: Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor

TypeMagura Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Magura MTS, alloy lever

Wheels
Rims

Roval 29, alloy, 21mm inner width, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry, stainless

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4 sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: S-Works Fast Trak Control, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2"", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""

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