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Specialized Epic Comp

The Epic Comp is a competitive cross-country bike from Specialized's Epic series that is designed to provide fast and efficient performance.   The bike features an M5 alloy frame with 100mm of FSR suspension to reduce bumps and give a smooth ride.  It includes Avid Elixir R hydraulic brakes with long-lasting metallic pads for smooth braking control.  The Epic Comp has a full suspension system with an enhanced AFR inertia rear shock and a damper made with Specialized and Fox parts.  The bike is available in red/white or charcoal/white color and has a suggested retail price of $2800.  Specialized also makes the Epic Comp Carbon and Epic Comp 29 models which differ in some of the components.

Specialized Epic Comp
MSRP $2,700.00
Release date January, 2009
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Specs - Epic Comp

  • Frame: Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
  • Rear Shock: Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust
  • Fork: Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer
  • Headset: 1-1/8" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing
  • Stem: 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp
  • Handlebars: Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
  • Grips: Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)
  • Front Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
  • Rear Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
  • Brake Levers: Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage
  • Shift Levers: SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger
  • Cassette: Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
  • Chain: SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
  • Crankset: Custom Shimano FC-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm
  • Chainrings: 44A x 32A x 22S, 4-bolt, 104/64mm
  • Bottom Bracket: Custom Shimano, outboard bearing
  • Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized
  • Rims: Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28h/32h
  • Front Hub: Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
  • Rear Hub: Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h
  • Spokes: DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless
  • Front Tire: S-Works The Captain, 26x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
  • Rear Tire: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
  • Inner Tubes: Ultralight presta valve
  • Saddle: Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm
  • Seatpost: 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm
  • Seat Binder: 7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
  • Available Colors: Charcoal/White, Red/White

Specs - Epic Comp Carbon

All specifications of the Epic Comp Carbon are identical to the Epic Comp specifications listed above with the exception of the following component:

  • Frame: FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
  • Headset: 1-1/8" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing
  • Bottom Bracket: Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing

Specs - Epic Comp 29

All specifications of the Epic Comp 29 are identical to the Epic Comp specifications listed above with the exception of the following components:

  • Frame: Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
  • Fork: Rock Shox Reba SL 29, custom tuned for Specialized, 100mm of travel, air spring, alloy tapered steer, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO
  • Headset: 1-1/8 and 1.5" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5" lower cartridge bearing
  • Handlebars: Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
  • Rims: Custom DT Swiss X450SL, 29" rim, 24mm w/ eyelets, 32h

 

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