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The Epic Expert 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 Expert has a full suspension system with an enhanced AFR inertia rear shock and a damper made with Specialized and Fox parts. It also has wide DT Swiss rims and S-Works tires for traction and control. The bike is available in a black/charcoal or white color and has a suggested retail price of $3300. Specialized also makes the Epic Expert Carbon which has a similar design but differs in some of the components.
MSRP $3,300.00
Release date January, 2009
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Specs - Epic Expert
- 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
- 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
- Headset: 1 1/8" threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing
- 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
- Grips: Specialized thin lock on grip, dual density
- Front Brake: Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160 and 185mm rotor
- Rear Brake: Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
- Brake Levers: Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc
- 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
- Cassette: Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
- 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
- Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized
- 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
- Inner Tubes: Specialized Ultralite, .6mm, presta
- Saddle: Specialized XC MTB, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
- Seatpost: 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9 x 350/400mm
- Seat Binder: Alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID
- Available Colors: Black/Orange, Anodized Blue/White
Specs - Epic Expert Carbon
All specifications of the Epic Expert Carbon are identical to the Epic Expert specifications listed above with the exception of the following components:
- Frame: FACT 9m carbon front triangle, Az1 construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, hollow alloy shock link
- Headset: 1 1/8" threadless, Campy spec integrated sealed cartridge bearing
- Seat Binder: Alloy collar w/ QR, 36.9mm clamp ID, for carbon frames
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