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Epic Expert

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2008 Epic Expert

Competitive XC DO YOU KNOW HOW FAST YOU WERE GOING? The Epic® is the fastest mountain bike in the world, with a World Championship and a string of World Cup victories to prove it.

Inside Tech Our new FlowControl Brain allows the Epic's AFR rear shock to instantaneously transition between firm and fully active settings, enhancing both efficiency and control. For race situations or just high-performance riding, the Epic's Brain can be dialed to a hardtail firm setting, guaranteeing maximum efficiency on both rough and smooth terrain.

Useful Links Total Suspension Integration Suspension Setup Manuals/Tech Bulletins

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ new larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT, hollow alloy 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

Alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID

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

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

DT Swiss custom for Specialized 370 with DT RWS QR, 32h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm

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

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

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

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X-9, aluminum 9-speed trigger

CHAIN

SRAM PC-971 w/ Power Link

CRANKSET

Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized

CHAINRINGS

22S/32A/44A, 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, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide

SADDLE

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

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc

FRONT BRAKE

Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160 and 185mm rotor

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

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Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting331mm331mm331mm331mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)554mm589mm615mm641mm
Head Tube Height100mm120mm140mm160mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting70°70°70°70°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting74.2°74.2°74.2°74.2°
Top Tube Length (Actual)538mm572mm597mm624mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top394mm444mm483mm533mm
Wheel Base1064mm1100mm1127mm1155mm
Standover Height748mm757mm767mm778mm
Chainstay Length427mm427mm427mm427mm
Crank Length170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width640mm640mm640mm640mm
Stem Length75mm90mm105mm120mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm
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