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2011 Specialized

Epic Expert Carbon 29er

CadreCarbone
Suspensioncomplet, 100 / 100mm
FourcheRockShox Reba
Amortisseur arrièreFox
roues26″ Aluminium
GroupeX0, X9
FreinsAvid Disque hydraulique
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Epic Expert Carbon 29er
Other Cross-country bikes
Dimensions
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

🐐 Estimated

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Résumé

The Specialized Epic is a highly regarded cross-country bike, praised for its quick ground coverage, nimble handling, and competent rear suspension. Its Brain auto-lockout system and carbon front triangle contribute to a smooth, efficient ride, making it a favorite for fast, all-day trail outings. While it excels in performance and efficiency, some reviews note minor drawbacks like pedal smacking on rocky trails and a lack of a thru-axle up front.

Pros
  • Quick ground coverage

  • Nimble handling

  • Competent rear suspension

  • Brain auto-lockout system

  • Carbon front triangle for stiffness and lightness

Cons
  • Pedal smacking on rocky trails

  • Lacks a thru-axle up front

  • Rear tire could have more bite

Key Quotes
The Epic joins the very short list of 29er bikes that play nicely with tight terrain.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
The Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 is an excellent companion for those fast, all-day cross-country trail outings when you've got a lot of ground to cover and little time to do it.
Cycling News logoCycling News
The Brain genuinely does work: dial in the bump threshold to your desired level of firmness and there’s zero visible movement on smoother ground whether you’re deftly spinning away in the saddle or mashing gears out of it.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar

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

mars 2012 · Valerie

- Mtbr.com

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BIKE Magazine
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er Review

nov. 2011

Vernon Felton reviews the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er.

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Mountain Flyer
Test Ride: SPECIALIZED S-WORKS Epic 29er

juil. 2011

Ready for Battle, Oozing carbon from every pore and weighing in at a mere 22.8 pounds, the 2011 Specialized S-Works Epic 29er is everything one could ever want from a XC race bike and more.

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Mountain Bike Action
Specialized S-Works Epic 29er, Should Everyone Else Just Stop Trying

avr. 2011 · MBA Action

The Specialized Epic is the world's most popular cross-country race bike. When we tested the 26-inch-wheeled Specialized S-Works Carbon Epic Disc (MBA,

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Cycling News
First Ride Review: Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 | Cyclingnews.com

mars 2011 · Colorado,

Blisteringly fast 29er full-suspension with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec

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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon review

juin 2009 · Guy Kesteven

Unique ‘automatic’ suspension actuation in a lightweight, race-ready package, but just not as controlled as more conventional competition

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

avr. 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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Géométrie
Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

FACT 9m carbon front triangle, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT S/M, M5 aluminum chainstays & seatstays, tapered HT, carbon PF-30 BB, 142mm drop-outs, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel

Norme BBPF30, Appuyez sur Fit

Fourche

Custom RockShox Reba 29 w/Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, Brain Fade and rebound adj. QR, 100mm travel

Voyager100mm

Type de ressortAir

Amortisseur arrière

Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length

Voyager100mm

Pédalier

SRAM PF-30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge

Casque

1-1/8"" and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5"" lower, cartridge bearings

Tige

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise

Guidon

Specialized XC flat bar, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 31.8mm

Selle

Specialized BG Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width

Tige de selle

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, 400mm

TypeRigide

Pédales

Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.

Poignées

Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Other: Rocca

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

SRAM X.0, 10-speed, mid cage

Dérailleur avant

SRAM X.7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull

Manivelle

Custom SRAM Carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double for 29er, PF-30, removeable spider, S: 170mm, others: 175mm

Manettes

SRAM X.9, 10-speed, aluminum trigger

Cassette

Shimano HG81, 10-speed, 11-36t

Chaîne

KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reuseable Missing Link, nickel plates

Freins

Front: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less pad contact & reach adj. alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less pad contact & reach adj. alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, 160mm rotor

TypeAvid Disque hydraulique

Leviers de frein

Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, hydraulic disc, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact, alloy lever blade

roues
Jantes

Custom DT Swiss X450SL, 29"" rim, 24mm w/ eyelets, 32h

Rayons

DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless

Moyeu avant

Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, RWS, 32h

Moyeu arrière

Specialized Hi Lo 142+ disc, laser-etched logo, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32h

Pneus

Front: S-Works ""The Captain"", 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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