Epic Expert

2007 Epic Expert

COMPETITIVE XC Let's be honest here: The endless pursuit of speed is the reason you ride. That might mean beating up on the regulars at your Saturday morning ride or leading the pack through a tough section of trail at a NORBA National. Proven at every level of competition-our 2007 S-Works edition has already won a UCI World Cup. The Epic, with its incredibly efficient Flow Control Brain suspension technology, is the fastest suspension bike in the world.

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Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, hollow alloy shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailer hanger

HEADSET

1 1/8"" Threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing

SEAT BINDER

7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black

SUSPENSION

FORK

Fox F100 RL 100mm, air spring, rebound/compression adj w/ lock out, alloy steerer

REAR SHOCK

Specialized Fox Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune, air spring, rebound adjust

WHEELS

REAR HUB

Shimano M-525 disc, 32h, alloy QR

FRONT HUB

Specialized Stout disc, sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange, 32h

RIMS

Custom DT Swiss X430, 24mm w/eyelets, 32h

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Pro 26x2.0"", aramid bead, dual compound

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Pro 26x2.0"", aramid bead, dual compound

SPOKES

DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless, black, alloy nipples

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano M581 LX, 34.9mm clamp, bottom swing, dual pull

CRANKSET

Shimano M-760 XT Hollowtech II, 2pc crank/BB

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X.0, 9-speed, long cage

CHAIN

SRAM PC-951 w /Power Link

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X-9, aluminum trigger 9-speed

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano M-760 XT, integrated with crank

CHAINRINGS

22A/32A/44A 4mm thick outer, 4 bolt 104/64mm

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized adjustable rise, OS 31.8, 3D forged w/CNC finish

SADDLE

Specialized BG Rival, hollow Cro-Mo rails

HANDLEBARS

Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm OS bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 620mm width

BRAKES

BRAKE LEVERS

Avid Juicy 7

REAR BRAKE

Avid Juicy 7, hydraulic disc, G2 Clean Sweep 160mm rotor

FRONT BRAKE

Avid Juicy 7, hydraulic disc, G2 Clean Sweep S/M: 160mm rotor, L/XL: 180mm rotor

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Shimano M-520 SPD

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.