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2012 Epic Expert Carbon EVO R 29

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The Epic Expert 29 Evo R is a purpose-built endurance race bike, featuring 1x10 drivetrain…

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Gloss Charcoal/Carbon/Neon Yellow

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Product Details

The Epic Expert 29 Evo R is a purpose-built endurance race bike, featuring 1x10 drivetrain and 100mm of travel.

FACT IS 9m carbon frame with M5 alloy rear triangle with dedicated 29er geometry, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers strength, rigidity, and suppleness to create an uncompromising 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike
Specialized and Fox put their heads together to develop the FlowControl Mini Brain shock with Brain Fade inertia valve, air spring, and adjustable rebound for the ultimate in racing and trail riding performance
Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain fork features inertia valve technology with Brain Fade adjustments to dial in the perfect platform for XC performance
Ultra-light 1.95" S-Works Renegade tires are 2Bliss ready and offer maximum speed and efficiency on hardpack and intermediate XC conditions.
S-Works FACT 680mm carbon flat bar is feather-light and stiff for XC finesse and power
Custom Specialized EVO XC DMD 1x10 chain guide to keep chain solidly in place while shifting through 10 speeds

Technical Specifications

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 Renegade, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x1.95""

REAR TIRE

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

INNER TUBES

Ultralight presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Custom Specialized EVO XC DMD chain guide for 1x10

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X0, 10-speed, short 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

CRANKSET

Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 34T single ring, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

CHAINRINGS

34T

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 400mm

STEM

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 110mm, XL: 110mm

HANDLEBARS

S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 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

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

	Sm	Med	LG	XL
Ground-Top	917mm	936mm	945mm	964mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	331mm	331mm	331mm	331mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	554mm	589mm	615mm	641mm
Head Tube Height	90mm	110mm	120mm	140mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	69.5°	69.5°	70°	70°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting	74°	74°	74°	74°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	527mm	559mm	584mm	607mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	394mm	424mm	463mm	520mm
Wheel Base	1075mm	1109mm	1136mm	1163mm
Standover Height	755mm	766mm	775mm	790mm
Stack	586mm	605mm	614mm	633mm
Reach	386mm	415mm	438mm	458mm
Chainstay Length	448mm	448mm	448mm	448mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	680mm	680mm	680mm	680mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	105mm	105mm
Seatpost Length	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm