2012 Specialized
S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Mar 2012
- Mtbr.com
Nov 2011
Vernon Felton reviews the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er.
May 2011
Riding and Racing the 2011 S-Works Epic 29er, Fast, efiicient, and light: Exactly what you want in a race bike. Specalized has built the ultimate race machine with the 2011 S-Works Epic 29er. The best technology and lightest components do come at a price though...
Apr 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,
Mar 2011 · James Huang
Blisteringly fast full-suspension 29er with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec
Mar 2011 · Colorado,
Blisteringly fast 29er full-suspension with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec
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 | FACT 11m carbon front triangle, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon non-drive DO and chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm BB Standard: PF30, 100mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, top-mount Brain Fade adj. and rebound adj. QR, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, Kashima coating, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | PF30, 100mm, press-fit |
| Headset | 1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap |
| Stem | Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, XL: 110mm |
| Handlebar | S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width |
| Seatpost | S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR Shadow M980, 10-speed, medium cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR M985-E2, E-type for DMD, top-swing, dual-pull, 38-40t |
| Crank | S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M980R, 10-speed, w/ I-Spec clamps |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M980, 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | Shimano XTR 980, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XTR, hydraulic disc, post mount, ti/metal pad, Ice Tech 160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano XTR 985, hydraulic disc, post mount, ti/metal pad, Ice Tech 160mm rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR 985 hydraulic, w/I-Spec clamps |
| Rims | Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 28mm, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted |
| Front Hub | Roval Control SL 29, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 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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