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2014 Epic Expert Carbon 29

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With 29-inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology…

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Product Details

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

All-new FACT IS 9m carbon frame with M5 chain and seat stays, dedicated 29er geometry and full SWAT technology kit, sealed cartridge bearing pivots on every FSR point, and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around best performing 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike
FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain inertia-valve shock with AUTOSAG and new lighter 2014 tune to seamlessly transition from efficient pedaling on smooth terrain to fully active on rough terrain
Custom RockShox SID 29 fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 100mm of air-sprung travel and 15mm thru-axle to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available
Roval Control Carbon 29 142+ hookless carbon wheelset with durable DT Swiss internals, 15mm thru-axle, and stainless DT Swiss spokes brings carbon wheels to a whole new realm of fun
Custom SRAM S-2200 carbon double XC crankset with 38/24 gearing is built for strong, yet lightweight performance
Shimano XTR Shadow Plus mid cage, 10-speed rear derailleur is tough, lightweight, and delivers pinpoint shifts

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 9m carbon front triangle, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, M5 rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal shift/brake routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm

SWAT

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

HEADSET

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

SEAT BINDER

Specialized 7050 hard anodized alloy, single bolt, 31.8mm

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

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

FORK

Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, bottom-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj., 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon disc, hookless bead, 27mm wide, 32h

FRONT HUB

Roval Control Carbon 29, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

REAR HUB

Roval Control Carbon 29 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless

FRONT TIRE

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

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPI

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Custom SRAM, 10-speed, high direct-mount

REAR DERAILLEUR

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

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger

CASSETTE

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

CHAIN

SRAM PC 1051, 10-speed, PowerLink

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 bearings, sealed cartridge

COCKPIT

SADDLE

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

SEATPOST

Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 27.2mm, S: 350mm, Others: 400mm

STEM

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

HANDLEBARS

Specialized XC, flat bar, 2014 butted alloy, 700mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

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

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 180mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Magura MTS, carbon master cylinder, alloy lever blade, hollow lever pivot, reach adj.

* 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
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