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2017 Specialized

Epic FSR Comp

KaderAluminium
OponthoudVol, 100 / 100mm
VorkRockShox Reba
SchokFox
Wielen29″ Aluminium
Aandrijflijn2 × 11
GroepsetXT, SLX
RemmenShimano Deore Hydraulische schijf
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Epic FSR Comp
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Versnelling

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 FSR Comp

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Maatvoering
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Samenvatting

The Specialized Epic is a lightweight cross-country race bike with updated geometry for improved stability and handling. Its Brain suspension system offers efficient pedaling and responsive trail performance, though some quirks like the inertia valve knock may require acclimation. Overall, it excels in climbing and acceleration, making it a top choice for competitive riding.

Pros
  • Lightweight frame with significant weight reduction

  • Updated geometry for improved stability and handling

  • Efficient Brain suspension system with good traction

  • Excellent climbing and acceleration capabilities

  • Confident and predictable ride quality

Cons
  • Brain suspension system can feel firm or have noticeable transitions

  • Some components like tires may struggle in certain conditions

  • Proprietary systems can be complex to maintain

  • Handling may feel nervous with certain setups

  • Suspension quirks like knocking or decoupling sensations

Key Quotes
"the new Epic stands out above many of its competitors."
Bicycling
The Epic Expert is a supremely confident race machine that feels accurate in corners and comfortable at pace
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Putting the hammer down on the Epic is a wonderful experience, it’s efficiency personified, there just is no unwanted loss of energy through the suspension at all
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
A super-aggressive, victory-seeking race bike, it’s quick on the climbs and takes the most direct line down.
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine
This little bike is seriously capable.
MTBR logoMTBR

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off.road.cc
Specialized Women's Epic Comp Carbon

feb 2018

The Specialized Women’s Epic Comp Carbon is a task master, a bike where nothing other than full speed will do. It will be your best training partner and likely podium companion, if you don’t mind the clunk in the 'Brain' shock and choose the right setting for the race conditions too. Review: Cube Reaction GTC One - high value, high-speed carbon race hardtail When should you replace your bicycle helmet? We asked the experts Review: Trek Roscoe 9 - playful fat tyred trail hardtail For a quick review edit, watch the above video!

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MBR
Specialized Epic Expert (2018) review - MBR

nov 2017 · James Bracey

Specialized Epic Expert is one seriously fast cross country race bike. For 2018 the Epic range has had a complete overhaul with some interesting changes.

Hoogtepunten
  • Seriously impressive pedalling efficiency.

  • Impressive capability in technical terrain.

  • The Brain.

Dieptepunten
  • Cannot adjust suspension settings on the fly.

  • The Brain.

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Singletrack World
Review: Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup

okt 2017 · Wil Barrett

Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden? At 8.23kg (18.1lb) for the complete bike, it is most definitely the lightest.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Flow's First Bite: Specialized S-Works Epic

okt 2017

We’ve assembled, set up and had a couple of quick laps of the race track on the most anticipated arrival to the XC circuit this season, ahead of our full review here’s what we are in for. Mad light, S-Works light. 10kg (including carbon water bottle cage) is very exciting for a bike you can …

Hoogtepunten
  • 10kg of the best.

  • Clean and neat.

  • Ultimate efficiency.

Dieptepunten
  • Chain slap noise.

  • A little bland looking perhaps?

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Epic Hardtail Pro Carbon

jul 2017 · MBA Action

A Seriously Light Bike     In a world where full-suspension rigs have taken over, it’s been easy for companies to overlook the original mountain

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Mountain Flyer
Specialized Introduces 2018 Epic, Debuts Price Point Aluminum Hardtail With Smartweld Technology

jul 2017

Brand’s flagship XC bike loses weight and gets aggressive, VERNON, New Jersey – Debuting a XC bike at a downhill park may seem like a short cut to failure. But for Specialized Bicycles, the classic East Coast gnar at the Mountain Creek Resort near Vernon, N.J. was the perfect venue to host Specialized Summer Camp and demonstrate the uncanny capabilities of its redesigned 2018 Epic.

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Bicycling
​First Look: Specialized Epic

jul 2017 · Dan Sapp

​Specialized’s world cup winning XC bike is overhauled and better than ever

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MTBR
Specialized Epic first ride review

jul 2017 · Saris Mercanti

The Specialized Epic is one of the most successful race platforms in history, so how do you improve on a two time gold medal winning bike? - Mtbr.com

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Geometrie
Specificaties
Bouwen
Kader

M5 alloy, fully butted, PF30 BB, front deraileur mount, 12x142mm rear spacing, 100mm of travel, internal cable routing

BB-standaardPF30, Druk op Passend

Vork

Custom RockShox Reba RL, rebound adjust, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 15x100mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, 100mm of travel, 51mm offset

Reis100mm

Lentetypelucht

Schok

Fox/SBC Epic remote Mini Brain w/Auto Sag. Brain Fade adjust I-Valve, 205 x 53mm

Reis100mm

Trapas

PF30

Stang

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Stuur

Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp

Zadel

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

Zadelpen

Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm

TypeOnbuigzaam

Pedalen

Resin Test Ride with toe clips, CEN std.

Handvatten

Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

Groepset
Achter derailleur

Shimano Deore XT M8000, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 11-speed

Voorderailleur

Shimano SLX 7025, direct-mount, down-swing

Zwengel

RaceFace Aeffect, 6000-series alloy, 24mm spindle, 49mm chainline, RaceFace, 34/24T, 104/64mm BCD

Verstellers

Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed, 11-42t

Ketting

KMC X11EL, 11-speed w/reusable MissingLink

Remmen

Front: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor, Rear: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 160mm rotor

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulische schijf

Wielen
Velgen

Roval Control, hookless alloy, 21mm inner width, 32h, tubeless ready

Spaken

DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3x, 2.0""

Voornaaf

Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,15x100mm thru-axle, 32h

Achternaaf

Specialized disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings,12x142mm thru-axle, 32h

Banden

Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2.2"", 60TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready

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