2012 Epic Expert Carbon 29
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With 29-inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology…
Product Details
With 29-inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology in both the Fox/Specialized rear shock and custom RockShox SID fork, the Epic Expert Carbon 29 has the speed to tame any cross-country terrain.
FACT IS 9m carbon FSR frame with M5 alloy rear triangle with dedicated 29er geometry, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers strength, rigidity, and suppleness to create an uncompromising 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike
Specialized and Fox put their heads together to develop the FlowControl Mini Brain shock with Brain Fade inertia valve, air spring, and adjustable rebound for the ultimate in racing and trail riding performance, new tune for 2012
Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain fork features inertia valve technology with Brain Fade adjustments to dial in the perfect platform for XC performance
Roval Control 29 wheelset with durable DT Swiss internals, OS28 front hub, and stainless DT Swiss spokes powers over challenging terrain with lightweight durability
Super-light, custom SRAM carbon S-2200 10-speed double crankset with PF30 spindle and removable spider offers stiffness, performance, and durability
Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic disc brakes with tool-less reach adjustment, and metallic pads, offer lightweight, power-packed control for ripping XC trails
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
FACT 9m carbon front triangle, 29"" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), M5 aluminum chainstays & seatstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel
HEADSET
1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings
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, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length
FORK
Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, Brain Fade and rebound adj., QR, 100mm travel
WHEELS
RIMS
Roval Control 29, alloy disc, 24mm, 32h
FRONT HUB
Roval Control 29, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Roval Control 29 142+, DT Swiss alloy cassette body, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless
FRONT TIRE
S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x2.0""
REAR TIRE
Specialized Renegade Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x1.95""
INNER TUBES
Ultralight presta valve
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X0, 10-speed, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MiXmaster clamp
CASSETTE
SRAM PG-1050 10-speed, 11-36t
CHAIN
KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates
CRANKSET
Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
CHAINRINGS
38/24
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge
COCKPIT
SEATPOST
2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 400mm
STEM
Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm
HANDLEBARS
Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL
SADDLE
Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., metallic pad, MiXmaster shift lever mounts, 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., metallic pad, MiXmaster shift lever mounts, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., w/MiXmaster 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 colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
| Sm | Med | LG | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground-Top | 917mm | 936mm | 945mm | 964mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting | 331mm | 331mm | 331mm | 331mm |
| Top Tube Length (Horizontal) | 554mm | 589mm | 615mm | 641mm |
| Head Tube Height | 90mm | 110mm | 120mm | 140mm |
| Head Tube Angle - Low Setting | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting | 69.5° | 69.5° | 70° | 70° |
| Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Top Tube Length (Actual) | 527mm | 559mm | 584mm | 607mm |
| Seat Tube Length - Center to Top | 394mm | 424mm | 463mm | 520mm |
| Wheel Base | 1075mm | 1109mm | 1136mm | 1163mm |
| Standover Height | 755mm | 766mm | 775mm | 790mm |
| Stack | 586mm | 605mm | 614mm | 633mm |
| Reach | 386mm | 415mm | 438mm | 458mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448mm | 448mm | 448mm | 448mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm | 680mm |
| Stem Length | 75mm | 90mm | 105mm | 105mm |
| Seatpost Length | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm |
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