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2008 Epic Expert Carbon

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Competitive XC DO YOU KNOW HOW FAST YOU WERE GOING? The Epic® is the fastest mountain…

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Gloss Carbon/Silver KL

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Product Details

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 FACT Carbon Suspension Setup Manuals/Tech Bulletins

FACT 9m carbon frame, Az1 construction, M5 Aluminium rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, hollow alloy shock link
Specialized AFR inertia rear shock, Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune
Specialized stands behind the materials and workmanship of any Specialized branded fork or rear shock for a full 5 years.
Custom Avid Ultimate 7 hydraulic disc brakes
Shimano M762 XT crankset custom for Specialized
Crank Brothers Smarty pedals custom for Specialized

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

	S	M	L	XL
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	331mm	331mm	331mm	331mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	554mm	589mm	615mm	641mm
Head Tube Height	124mm	136mm	146mm	176mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°	70.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	74°	74°	74°	74°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	538mm	572mm	597mm	624mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	394mm	444mm	483mm	533mm
Wheel Base	1058mm	1094mm	1120mm	1149mm
Standover Height	762mm	769mm	788mm	791mm
Chainstay Length	427mm	427mm	427mm	427mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm
Stem Length	70mm	90mm	110mm	120mm
Seatpost Length	300mm	350mm	400mm	400mm