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2012 Specialized

Epic Comp Carbon

CadreCarbone
Suspensioncomplet, 100 / 100mm
FourcheRockShox Reba
Amortisseur arrièreFox
roues26″ Aluminium
Transmission2 × 10
GroupeX9, X7
FreinsAvid Disque hydraulique
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Epic Comp Carbon
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Transmission

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)

43 km/h

Epic Comp Carbon

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Dimensions
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Résumé

The Specialized Epic is a standout in the cross-country category, praised for its quick ground coverage, nimble handling, and competent rear suspension. Its Brain auto-lockout system and lightweight design make it a favorite for endurance racing and technical terrain. While it excels in performance, some note its high price and specific maintenance needs as drawbacks.

Pros
  • Quick ground coverage

  • Nimble handling

  • Competent rear suspension

  • Lightweight design

  • Excellent for endurance racing

Cons
  • High price tag

  • Specific maintenance needs

  • Some components hard to find

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 2014 Specialized S-Works Epic could be the perfect bike for endurance XC racing.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
It is the fastest bike I have ever ridden, by far.
Mountain Flyer logoMountain Flyer

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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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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 review

mars 2011 · James Huang

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

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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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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, 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

Norme BBPF30, Appuyez sur Fit

Fourche

RockShox Reba RL, tapered alloy steerer, LO and reb adj. standard drop-outs, 100mm travel

Voyager100mm

Type de ressortAir

Amortisseur arrière

Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm

Voyager100mm

Pédalier

SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge

Casque

1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings

Tige

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm

Guidon

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

Selle

Specialized Body Geometry 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, Others: Grappler XL

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

SRAM X9, 10-speed, mid cage

Dérailleur avant

SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull

Manivelle

Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

Manettes

SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp

Cassette

SRAM PG-1030 10-speed, 11-36t

Chaîne

KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates

Freins

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

TypeAvid Disque hydraulique

Leviers de frein

Custom Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. w/MatchMaker clamp

roues
Jantes

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

Rayons

DT Swiss Industry 2.0, (14g) stainless

Moyeu avant

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

Moyeu arrière

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

Pneus

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""

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