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Epic Expert Carbon 29

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2012 Epic Expert Carbon 29

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

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 9m carbon front triangle, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), M5 aluminum chainstays & seatstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel

HEADSET

1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

36.9mm clamp size, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length

FORK

Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, Brain Fade and rebound adj., QR, 100mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval Control 29, alloy disc, 24mm, 32h

FRONT HUB

Roval Control 29, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Roval Control 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, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x2.0""

REAR TIRE

Specialized Renegade Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x1.95""

INNER TUBES

Ultralight presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X0, 10-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MiXmaster clamp

CASSETTE

SRAM PG-1050 10-speed, 11-36t

CHAIN

KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates

CHAINRINGS

38/24

CRANKSET

Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm

HANDLEBARS

Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width

SEATPOST

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 400mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., metallic pad, MiXmaster shift lever mounts, 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., metallic pad, MiXmaster shift lever mounts, 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., w/MiXmaster clamps

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.

* 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

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Ground-Top917mm936mm945mm964mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting331mm331mm331mm331mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)554mm589mm615mm641mm
Head Tube Height90mm110mm120mm140mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting70.5°70.5°70.5°70.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting69.5°69.5°70°70°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting74°74°74°74°
Top Tube Length (Actual)527mm559mm584mm607mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top394mm424mm463mm520mm
Wheel Base1075mm1109mm1136mm1163mm
Standover Height755mm766mm775mm790mm
Stack586mm605mm614mm633mm
Reach386mm415mm438mm458mm
Chainstay Length448mm448mm448mm448mm
Crank Length170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
Stem Length75mm90mm105mm105mm
Seatpost Length400mm400mm400mm400mm
Geometry

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