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2012 S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR

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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.

  • Specialized/Fox remote Mini-Brain inertia-valve shock with Kashima coating and new 2012 tune to seamlessly transition from efficient pedalling on smooth terrain to fully active on rough terrain

  • Specialized/Fox remote Mini-Brain inertia-valve shock with Kashima coating and new 2012 tune to seamlessly transition from efficient pedalling on smooth terrain to fully active on rough terrain

  • Specialized FACT OSBB, PF30, carbon crankset with ceramic bearings is paired with a SRAM spider and rings for ultimate power transfer

  • Specialized FACT OSBB, PF30, carbon crankset with ceramic bearings is paired with a SRAM spider and rings for ultimate power transfer

  • Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 100mm of air-sprung travel and a carbon steerer tube to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available

  • Super-light FACT IS 11m full carbon frame with dedicated 29er geometry, PF30 BB, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around best performing 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 11m carbon front triangle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon non-drive DO and chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm

HEADSET

1-1/8 and 1-1/2" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap

SEAT BINDER

36.9mm clamp size, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, Kashima coating, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length

FORK

Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, top-mount Brain Fade adj. and rebound adj., QR, 100mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 28mm, 32h

FRONT HUB

Roval Control SL 29, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted

FRONT TYRE

S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x2.0"

REAR TYRE

S-Works Renegade, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x1.95"

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano XTR M985-E2, E-type for DMD, top-swing, dual-pull, 38-40t

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano XTR Shadow M980, 10-speed, medium cage

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano XTR M980R, 10-speed, w/ I-Spec clamps

CASSETTE

Shimano XTR M980, 10-speed, 11-36t

CHAIN

Shimano XTR 980, 10-speed

CRANKSET

S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm

STEM

Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, XL: 110mm

HANDLEBARS

S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

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

REAR BRAKE

Shimano XTR 985, hydraulic disc, post mount, ti/metal pad, Ice Tech 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano XTR 985 hydraulic, w/I-Spec clamps

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.

* 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

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Ground-Top917mm936mm945mm964mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting331mm331mm331mm331mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)554mm589mm615mm641mm
Head Tube Height90mm110mm120mm140mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting70.5°70.5°70.5°70.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting69.5°69.5°70°70°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting74°74°74°74°
Top Tube Length (Actual)527mm559mm584mm607mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top394mm424mm463mm520mm
Wheel Base1075mm1109mm1136mm1163mm
Standover Height755mm766mm775mm790mm
Stack586mm605mm614mm633mm
Reach386mm415mm438mm458mm
Chainstay Length448mm448mm448mm448mm
Crank Length170mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width680mm680mm680mm680mm
Stem Length75mm90mm105mm105mm
Seatpost Length400mm400mm400mm400mm
Geometry

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