Epic Comp

2008 Epic Comp

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/ new larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT, FACT carbon shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur 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

REAR SHOCK

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

FORK

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

WHEELS

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

INNER TUBES

Specialized Ultralight 26x2.0"", presta

RIMS

DT Swiss custom for Specialized X420, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized Hi Lo disc, 28h CNC flange and disc mount, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS alloy QR

REAR HUB

Shimano custom M525SL hub for Specialized, 32h, alloy QR

SPOKES

DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless, alloy nipples

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

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

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X-7, aluminum 9-speed trigger

CASSETTE

Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11/34t

CHAIN

SRAM PC-971 w/Power Link

CRANKSET

Shimano A/A/S 2pc custom

CHAINRINGS

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

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized

COCKPIT

STEM

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

HANDLEBARS

Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 6066 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 620mm wide

GRIPS

Specialized MTB, dual density

SADDLE

Specialized XC MTB, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam

SEATPOST

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9 x 350/400mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc, 203mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc, 203mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized

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

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	331mm	331mm	331mm	331mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	554mm	589mm	615mm	641mm
Head Tube Height	100mm	120mm	140mm	160mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70°	70°	70°	70°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	74.2°	74.2°	74.2°	74.2°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	538mm	572mm	597mm	624mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	394mm	444mm	483mm	533mm
Wheel Base	1064mm	1100mm	1127mm	1155mm
Standover Height	748mm	757mm	767mm	778mm
Chainstay Length	427mm	427mm	427mm	427mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	105mm	120mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm