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With 29-inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology in the both the Fox/Specialized shock and custom RockShox SID fork, the Epic Marathon Carbon 29 has the speed to tame any cross country terrain.

FACT IS 10m carbon FSR frame with carbon seat stays and dedicated 29er geometry, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers strength, rigidity, and suppleness to create an uncompromising 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike
Specialized/FOX FlowControl Mini Brain shock with AUTOSAG, Brain Fade inertia valve, air spring, and adjustable rebound for the ultimate in racing and trail riding performance
RockShox Sid 29 Brain fork with 100mm travel, new Solo Air spring, Brain Fade and rebound adjust, provides premium XC suspension performance
Roval Control Carbon 29 142+ carbon wheelset with durable DT Swiss internals, OS28 front hub, and stainless DT Swiss spokes brings carbon wheels to a whole new realm of fun
Custom SRAM S2200 carbon double XC crankset with 38/24 gearing is built for strong ,yet lightweight performance
Magura MT6 hydraulic disc brakes with a carbon master cylinder and reach adjust provide consistent and reliable stopping power
SRAM's XO Twist shifters are the lightest and fastest way to change gears on the SRAM PG 1050 cassette

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Jaroslav Kulhavy

Jaroslav on his way to a solid finish at the first World Cup race of the 2012 season

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Burry rode his Epic to a 2nd place finish at the Houffalize World Cup in 2012

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Burry and Susi on their way to a second straight overall victory at the Absa Cape Epic

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Kohei Yamamoto, the newest member of Specialized Racing Family

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Conrad Stoltz tears up the bike course of the 2011 XTERRA World Championships.

Val di Sol

Jaro had enough energy at the finish in Val di Sol to throw in a little style across the line.

World Champs

Jaroslav Kulhavy rode his Epic to the top step of the World Championship podium

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Technical Specifications
FRAME
FACT 10m carbon front triangle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), carbon seatstays, M5 chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel
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FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve, Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm
FORK
Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, top-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj., QR, 100mm travel
HEADSET
1-1/8 and 1-1/2" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings
STEM
Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, 6-degree rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L/XL: 105mm
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S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Twist grip
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Magura MT6, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, S/M: 160mm L/XL: 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Magura MT6, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Magura MT6, carbon master cylinder, alloy lever blade, hollow lever pivot, reach adj.
FRONT DERAILLEUR
SRAM X0, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X0 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X0, 10-speed, twist
CASSETTE 
SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-36
CHAIN
KMC X10, nickel plate, reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET
Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
CHAINRINGS
38/24
BOTTOM BRACKET 
SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge
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Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
RIMS
Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon disc, 27mm wide, 32h
FRONT HUB
Roval Control Carbon 29, OS28mm end caps, QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Roval Control Carbon 29 142+, DT Swiss alloy cassette body, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless
FRONT TIRE
S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 120 TPI, aramid bead, 29x2.0"
REAR TIRE
Specialized Fast Trak Control, 2Bliss Ready, 60 TPI, aramid bead, 29x2.0"
INNER TUBES
Ultralight presta
SADDLE
Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow TI rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, 400mm
SEAT BINDER
Specialized 7050 hard anodized alloy, 36.9mm, single bolt
NOTES
Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual

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Geometry

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Size	Sm	Med	LG	XL
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	394mm	424mm	463mm	520mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	554mm	589mm	615mm	641mm
Top Tube Length (Actual)	527mm	559mm	584mm	607mm
Chainstay Length	448mm	448mm	448mm	448mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	331mm	331mm	331mm	331mm
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	69.5°	69.5°	70°	70°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting	74°	74°	74°	74°
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°
Wheel Base	1075mm	1109mm	1136mm	1163mm
Standover Height	755mm	766mm	775mm	790mm
Head Tube Height	90mm	110mm	120mm	140mm
Handlebar Width	680mm	680mm	680mm	680mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	105mm	105mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Seatpost Length	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm
Stack	586mm	605mm	614mm	633mm
Reach	386mm	415mm	438mm	458mm
Ground-Top	917mm	936mm	945mm	964mm

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