2014 Epic Expert Carbon
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With 29-inch wheels, carbon fibre frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology…
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Gloss Silver/Black
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Product Details
With 29-inch wheels, carbon fibre frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology in both the Fox/Specialized shock and custom RockShox SID fork, the Epic Expert Carbon has the speed to tame any cross-country terrain.
Custom RockShox SID 29 fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 100mm of air-sprung travel and 15mm thru-axle to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available
All-new FACT IS 9m carbon frame with M5 chain and seat stays, 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
All-new FACT IS 9m carbon frame with M5 chain and seat stays, 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
Roval Control Carbon 29 142+ hookless carbon wheelset with durable DT Swiss internals, 15mm thru-axle, and stainless DT Swiss spokes brings carbon wheels to a whole new realm of fun
All-new FACT IS 9m carbon frame with M5 chain and seat stays, 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 29 fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 100mm of air-sprung travel and 15mm thru-axle to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
FACT 9m carbon front triangle, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, M5 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 anodised alloy, single bolt, 31.8mm
SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK
FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve w/ Aramid hose, Brain Fade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travel
FORK
Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, bottom-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj., 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travel
WHEELS
RIMS
Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon disc, hookless bead, 27mm wide, 32h
FRONT HUB
Roval Control Carbon 29, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
REAR HUB
Roval Control Carbon 29 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless
FRONT TYRE
S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPI
REAR TYRE
Specialized Fast Trak Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPI
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Custom SRAM, 10-speed, high direct-mount
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Shadow Plus XTR, 10-speed, GS mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger
CASSETTE
SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-36
CHAIN
SRAM PC 1051, 10-speed, PowerLink
CRANKSET
Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge
COCKPIT
SADDLE
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 27.2mm, S: 350mm, Others: 400mm
STEM
Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Specialized XC, flat bar, 2014 butted alloy, 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
Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy calliper, Storm SL rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy calliper, Storm SL rotor, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Magura MTS, carbon master cylinder, alloy lever blade, hollow lever pivot, reach adj.
* 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, Center 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 |
Manual Downloads
For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.
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