S-Works Epic Carbon 26
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S-Works Epic Carbon 26

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S-Works Epic Carbon 26
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The top-of-the-line S-Works Epic Carbon has 26-inch wheels, 100mm of travel and Specialized Brain technology suspension for a premium cross-country race machine.
  • Super-light FACT IS 11m full carbon frame with PF30 BB, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around best performing 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike
  • Specialized/Fox remote Mini-Brain inertia-valve shock with Kashima coating and new 2012 tune to seamlessly transition from efficient pedaling on smooth terrain to fully active on rough terrain
  • Custom RockShox SID World Cup fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 100mm of air-sprung travel and a carbon crown/steerer tube to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available
  • Roval Control SL wheelset with carbon rims, OS28 end caps, 142+ spacing, and DT Swiss spokes and internals is insanely stiff, light and durable for greater control and quickness
  • Ultra-light 1.9", S-Works Renegade tires are 2Bliss ready and offer maximum speed and efficiency on hardpack and intermediate XC conditions.
  • Specialized FACT OSBB, PF30, carbon crankset with ceramic bearings is paired with a SRAM spider and rings for an amazing stiffness-to-weight ratio and ultimate power transfer
  • Custom Avid XX World Cup R brakes are one of the lightest and most powerful cross-country brakes available with two-piece rotors, alloy-backed semi metallic pads, magnesium bodies with carbon levers and titanium hardware

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

DRIVETRAIN
CHAIN KMC X-10SL, 10-speed, hollow plates, hollow pins, nickel finish
BOTTOM BRACKET S-Works OS, integrated for PF30
CRANKSET S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, custom SRAM spider/rings, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR SRAM XX, S3 direct mount for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM XX, 10-speed, carbon trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp
CASSETTE SRAM XX 10-speed, 11-36t
CHAINRINGS 39/26
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM XX, 10-speed, mid cage
SUSPENSION
FORK Custom RockShox SID World Cup Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, top-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj., QR, 100mm travel
REAR SHOCK Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, Kashima coating, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm
COCKPIT
SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width
SEATPOST S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm
STEM Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, 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
WHEELS
FRONT HUB Roval Control SL, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 24h
REAR HUB Roval Control SL 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 28h
INNER TUBES Ultralight presta valve
SPOKES DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted
RIMS Roval Control SL, carbon disc, 25mm, 24/28h
FRONT TIRE S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.0""
REAR TIRE S-Works Renegade, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x1.9""
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj., XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Custom Avid XX World Cup R hydraulic, tool-less reach adjust, magnesium body, carbon lever, w/MatchMaker clamp
REAR BRAKE Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj., XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
FRAMESET
HEADSET 1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap
SEAT BINDER 36.9mm clamp size, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt
FRAME FACT 11m carbon front triangle, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon non-drive DO and chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm
* Specifications are subject to change without notice

Geometry

Geometry Chart

- Geometry

S M L XL
  S M L XL
Crank Length 170mm 175mm 175mm 175mm
Stem Length 75mm 90mm 105mm 105mm
Seatpost Length 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm
Handlebar Width 660mm 660mm 660mm 660mm
Reach 393mm 425mm 446mm 464mm
Stack 561mm 571mm 589mm 618mm
Chainstay Length 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
Top Tube Length (Actual) 527mm 560mm 586mm 615mm
Ground-Top 892mm 902mm 920mm 949mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal) 554mm 589mm 615mm 641mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting 70° 70° 70° 70°
Standover Height 755mm 765mm 774mm 790mm
Head Tube Height 125mm 135mm 155mm 185mm
Wheel Base 1060mm 1096mm 1124mm 1152mm
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting 71.5° 71.5° 71.5° 71.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting 74° 74° 74° 74°
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top 394mm 424mm 463mm 520mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting 331mm 331mm 331mm 331mm

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