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2015 Epic Expert Carbon 29

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With 29-inch Roval Control Carbon wheels, FACT 9m carbon frame, and Brain inertia…

Product Details

With 29-inch Roval Control Carbon wheels, FACT 9m carbon frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology in both the FOX/Specialized shock and custom 100mm-travel RockShox SID fork, the Epic Expert Carbon has the speed to tame any cross-country terrain.

Custom SRAM X0 2X10 drivetrain for quick and reliable shifting
Lightweight and compliant Specialized alloy seatpost
Custom SRAM carbon PF30 crankset for stiff, yet lightweight pedaling performance
Roval Control Carbon 29 wheelset w/ Zero Bead Hook and 142+ spacing for greater control
FACT 9m carbon, 100mm-travel, FSR frame w/ full SWAT kit for the ultimate XC race machine
Specialized/FOX Brain shock w/ AUTOSAG knows the difference between smooth and rough terrain
Shimano SLX 10-speed trigger for dialed drivetrain performance
Custom RockShox SID 29 fork w/ Brain damping and 100mm travel for race-ready XC performance
Shimano XTR 10-speed rear derailleur for lightweight, pinpoint shifts
2Bliss Ready S-Works/Control Fast Trak tire combo for high-traction and fast-rolling speed

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 9m carbon, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, FACT carbon front triangle, M5 alloy rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal cable routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 100mm travel

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

Alloy, 31.8mm

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve, BrainFade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travel

FORK

RockShox SID 29 Brain, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, bottom-mount BrainFade, rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon disc, hookless bead, 22mm internal width, 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 Revolution

FRONT TIRE

S-Works Fast Trak Control, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2""

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Custom SRAM X0, 2x10, high direct mount

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano XTR Shadow Plus, 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, w/ PowerLink

CRANKSET

Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 22/36, 104/64mm BCD spider

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

COCKPIT

SADDLE

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Specialized alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm

STEM

Specialized, forged alloy, 6-degree rise

HANDLEBARS

Specialized flat, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

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

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, S/M: 160mm rotor, Others: 180mm

REAR BRAKE

Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, 160mm Storm SL rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Magura MTS, alloy lever

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Resin test ride, w/ 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

	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