With 29-inch Roval Control Carbon wheels, FACT 9m carbon frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology in both the FOX/Specialized shock and custom 100mm-travel RockShox SID fork, the Epic Expert Carbon has the speed to tame any cross-country terrain. FACT 9m carbon, 100mm-travel, FSR frame w/ full SWAT kit for the ultimate XC race machine Specialized/FOX Brain shock w/ AUTOSAG knows the difference between smooth and rough terrain Custom RockShox SID 29 fork w/ Brain damping and 100mm travel for race-ready XC performance Roval Control Carbon 29 wheelset w/ Zero Bead Hook and 142+ spacing for greater control 2Bliss Ready S-Works/Control Fast Trak tire combo for high-traction and fast-rolling speed Custom SRAM carbon PF30 crankset for stiff, yet lightweight pedaling performance Shimano XTR 10-speed rear derailleur for lightweight, pinpoint shifts Custom SRAM X0 2X10 drivetrain for quick and reliable shifting Shimano SLX 10-speed trigger for dialed drivetrain performance Lightweight and compliant Specialized alloy seatpost
FRAME | FACT 9m carbon, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, FACT carbon front triangle, M5 alloy rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal cable routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 100mm travel |
SWAT | SWAT Technology compatible (not included) |
REAR SHOCK | FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve, BrainFade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travel |
FORK | RockShox SID 29 Brain, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, bottom-mount BrainFade, rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travel |
HEADSET | 1-1/8" and 1-1/2" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings |
STEM | |
HANDLEBARS | |
GRIPS | |
FRONT BRAKE | |
REAR BRAKE | |
BRAKE LEVERS | |
FRONT DERAILLEUR | |
REAR DERAILLEUR | |
SHIFT LEVERS | |
CASSETTE | |
CHAIN | |
CRANKSET | |
CHAINRINGS | |
BOTTOM BRACKET | |
PEDALS | |
RIMS | |
FRONT HUB | |
REAR HUB | |
SPOKES | |
FRONT TIRE | |
REAR TIRE | |
INNER TUBES | |
SADDLE | |
SEATPOST | |
SEAT BINDER | |
NOTES |
* *Not availaible in all markets.
Size | S | M | L | XL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top | 54 | 1 | 654 | 321 |
Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 84 | 35 | 687 | 31 |
Top Tube Length, Actual | 687 | 68 | 688 | 3 |
Bottom Bracket Drop | 87 | 64 | 98 | 3 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 87 | 25 | 65 | 78 |
Chainstay Length | 151 | 63 | 78 | 98 |
Seat Tube Angle, Actual | 96 | 95 | 2 | 35 |
Seat Tube Angle, Effective | 65 | 4 | 85 | 6 |
Head Tube Angle | 4 | 565 | 87 | 23 |
Wheel Base | 45 | 15 | 36 | 68 |
Standover Height | 15 | 65 | 98 | 78 |
Head Tube Length | 45 | 12 | 32 | 65 |
Stack | 98 | 25 | 18 | 19 |
Reach | 15 | 61 | 35 | 345 |
Handlebar Width | 9 | 35 | 65 | 48 |
Stem Length | 98 | 67 | 65 | 62 |
Crank Length | 353 | 14 | 151 | 65 |
Seatpost Length | 3 | 15 | 25 | 78 |
September 19, 2013
Desmond
from Namibia Age: 35 to 44 Length of ownership: 1 week Level of expertise: Intermediate
I have been riding Specialized bikes for the past 3 years and there is undoubtedly no going back. I have never found a product that delivers on this level every time. Looks fast feels great. Congratulations to specialized...you did it again.
Devoted fan
Des Howard
Yes, I recommend this product.