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2014 Epic Expert Carbon World Cup

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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 shock and custom RockShox SID fork, the Epic Expert Carbon 29 has the speed to tame any cross-country terrain.

All-new FACT IS 10m carbon frame with M5 seat stays, dedicated 29er World Cup geometry and full SWAT technology compatibility, sealed cartridge bearing pivots on every FSR point, and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around fastest 95mm-travel Competitive XC bike
Optimized for XC racing, World Cup design features dedicated single-ring frame geometry and shorter chainstay length, paired with feather-weight SRAM drivetrain for pure speed and efficiency
FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain inertia-valve shock with AUTOSAG and new lighter 2014 tune to seamlessly transition from efficient pedaling on smooth terrain to fully active on rough terrain
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
Custom RockShox SID 29 fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 95mm of air-sprung travel and 15mm thru-axle to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 10m carbon front triangle, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 29"" World Cup geometry, FACT IS construction, FACT carbon World Cup mega-chainstays, M5 seatstays, single ring only, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal shift/brake routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 95mm

SWAT

SWAT Technology compatible (not included)

HEADSET

1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

Specialized 7050 hard anodized alloy, single bolt, 31.8mm

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve w/ Aramid hose, Brain Fade adjust, 200x48mm, 95mm 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, 95mm 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, XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless

FRONT TIRE

S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPI

REAR TIRE

Specialized Renegade Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x1.95"", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPI

DRIVETRAIN

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X01 Type 2, 11-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X01, 11-speed, trigger

CASSETTE

SRAM X01, 11-speed, 10-42

CHAIN

SRAM XX1, 11-speed, hollow plates/pins, PowerLink

CRANKSET

Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, custom SRAM XX1 style single ring, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

CHAINRINGS

32T

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 caliper, Storm SL rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL:180mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy caliper, 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 colorway, 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	69.4°	69.75°	70.1°	70.5°
Seat Tube Angle, Effective	74.25°	74.25°	74.25°	74.25°
Wheel Base	1073mm	1103mm	1131mm	1157mm
Standover Height	770mm	774mm	780mm	793mm
Stack	583mm	597mm	611mm	630mm
Reach	398mm	423mm	446mm	465mm
Head Tube Length	90mm	105mm	120mm	140mm
Head Tube Angle	71°	71°	71°	71°
Chainstay Length	439mm	439mm	439mm	439mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	562mm	592mm	618mm	643mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	700mm	700mm	700mm	700mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	100mm	110mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm