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2014 S-Works Epic 29

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The full-suspension, carbon fibre, S-Works Epic 29 is the first 29er to win a World…

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The full-suspension, carbon fibre, S-Works Epic 29 is the first 29er to win a World Cup event, and the bike Mountain Bike Action magazine describes as the "best bike we've ever ridden". One of two S-Works versions, this model is equipped with Shimano's XTR component group.

Shimano XTR 10-speed shifting complete with an 11-36 cassette is tough, lightweight, and delivers pinpoint shifts
All-new FACT IS 11m full carbon frame with dedicated 29er geometry and full SWAT technology kit, sealed cartridge bearing pivots on every FSR point, and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around best performing 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike
Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 100mm of air-sprung travel, a carbon steerer tube, and 15mm thru-axle to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available
Shimano XTR 10-speed shifting complete with an 11-36 cassette is tough, lightweight, and delivers pinpoint shifts
All-new FACT IS 11m full carbon frame with dedicated 29er geometry and full SWAT technology kit, sealed cartridge bearing pivots on every FSR point, and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around best performing 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike
Carbon hookless Roval Control SL 29 142+ wheelset, complete with 142+ spacing, DT Swiss spokes and internals, is insanely stiff, light and durable for greater control and quickness
All-new FACT IS 11m full carbon frame with dedicated 29er geometry and full SWAT technology kit, sealed cartridge bearing pivots on every FSR point, and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around best performing 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 11m carbon front triangle, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, full FACT carbon rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal shift/brake routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm

SWAT

SWAT MTB XC Kit w/ bottle cages, EMT Tool, and Top Cap Chain Tool

HEADSET

1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

Specialized 7050 hard anodized alloy, single bolt, 31.8mm

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, Kashima coating, inertia valve w/ Aramid hose, Brain Fade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travel

FORK

Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, Solo Air spring, tapered carbon crown/steerer, top-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj., 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 22mm internal width, 24h/28h

FRONT HUB

Roval Control SL 29, alloy hub body w/ Labyrinth seal design, 15mm thru-axle, 24h

REAR HUB

Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 28h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Revolution, 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless

FRONT TIRE

S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPI

REAR TIRE

S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPI

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano XTR M986, direct mount, down-swing, dual-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Shadow Plus XTR, 10-speed, GS mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano XTR, 10-speed

CASSETTE

Shimano XTR M980, 10-speed, 11-36

CHAIN

Shimano XTR 981

CRANKSET

S-Works OS carbon, integrated 1-piece spider, 10-speed XC double, SRAM rings, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

BOTTOM BRACKET

PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

COCKPIT

SADDLE

Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow TI rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Specialized carbon, single bolt, 27.2mm, S: 350mm, Others: 400mm

STEM

Syntace F109, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

HANDLEBARS

S-Works XC, flat bar, carbon, 700mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thickness

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, post mount, Ti/metal pad, Ice Tech, 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, post mount, Ti/metal pad, Ice Tech, 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano XTR 985 hydraulic, w/I-Spec clamps

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL
Seat Tube Length, Centre to Top	400mm	434mm	470mm	520mm
Top Tube Length, Actual	529mm	557mm	583mm	611mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	40mm	40mm	40mm	40mm
Bottom Bracket Height	332mm	332mm	332mm	332mm
Seat Tube Angle, Actual	68.9°	69.25°	69.6°	70°
Seat Tube Angle, Effective	73.75°	73.75°	73.75°	73.75°
Wheel Base	1082mm	1112mm	1140mm	1168mm
Standover Height	770mm	774mm	780mm	793mm
Stack	587mm	601mm	615mm	634mm
Reach	393mm	418mm	441mm	462mm
Head Tube Length	90mm	105mm	120mm	140mm
Head Tube Angle	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°
Chainstay Length	448mm	448mm	448mm	448mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	564mm	593mm	620mm	647mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	700mm	700mm	700mm	700mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	100mm	110mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm