S-Works Epic Carbon

2014 S-Works Epic Carbon

The full-suspension, carbon fibre, S-Works Epic is the first 29er to win a World Cup event, and the bike Mountain Bike Action magazine describes as the "best bike we've ever ridden". One of two S-Works versions, this model is equipped with Shimano's XTR component group.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 11m carbon front triangle, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, full FACT carbon rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal shift/brake routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm

HEADSET

1-1/8 and 1-1/2" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings

SWAT

SWAT MTB XC Kit w/ bottle cages, EMT Tool, and Top Cap Chain Tool

SEAT BINDER

Specialized 7050 hard anodised alloy, single bolt, 31.8mm

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, Kashima coating, inertia valve w/ Aramid hose, Brain Fade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travel

FORK

Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, Solo Air spring, tapered carbon crown/steerer, top-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj., 15mm thru- axle, 100mm travel

WHEELS

FRONT HUB

Roval Control SL 29, alloy hub body w/ Labyrinth seal design, 15mm thru-axle, 24h

REAR TYRE

S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPI

RIMS

Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 22mm internal width, 24h/28h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Revolution, 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless

FRONT TYRE

S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPI

REAR HUB

Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 28h

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano XTR, 10-speed

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Shadow Plus XTR, 10-speed, GS mid cage

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano XTR M986, direct mount, down-swing, dual-pull

BOTTOM BRACKET

PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

CRANKSET

S-Works OS carbon, integrated 1-piece spider, 10-speed XC double, SRAM rings, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

CHAIN

Shimano XTR 981

CASSETTE

Shimano XTR M980, 10-speed, 11-36

COCKPIT

GRIPS

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thickness

HANDLEBARS

S-Works XC, flat bar, carbon, 700mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

STEM

Syntace F109, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

SADDLE

Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Specialized carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm, S: 350mm, Others: 400mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, post mount, Ti/metal pad, Ice Tech, 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano XTR 985 hydraulic, w/I-Spec clamps

REAR BRAKE

Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, post mount, Ti/metal pad, Ice Tech, 160mm rotor

* 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.

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top	400mm	434mm	470mm	520mm
Top Tube Length, Actual	529mm	557mm	583mm	611mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	40mm	40mm	40mm	40mm
Bottom Bracket Height	332mm	332mm	332mm	332mm
Seat Tube Angle, Actual	68.9°	69.25°	69.6°	70°
Seat Tube Angle, Effective	73.75°	73.75°	73.75°	73.75°
Wheel Base	1082mm	1112mm	1140mm	1168mm
Standover Height	770mm	774mm	780mm	793mm
Stack	587mm	601mm	615mm	634mm
Reach	393mm	418mm	441mm	462mm
Head Tube Length	90mm	105mm	120mm	140mm
Head Tube Angle	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°
Chainstay Length	448mm	448mm	448mm	448mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	564mm	593mm	620mm	647mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	700mm	700mm	700mm	700mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	100mm	110mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm