2009 Epic Expert Carbon
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WIN BY A LANDSLIDE WITH THE NEW EPIC® — the bike that turned its debut race into…
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WIN BY A LANDSLIDE WITH THE NEW EPIC® — the bike that turned its debut race into Christoph Sauser's first XC World Championship title uses an advanced carbon chassis, integrated FSR suspension and new Mini Brain technology to make molehills out of mountains.
100mm-travel Epic FACT IS carbon main triangle trims weight and adds stiffness for enhanced control. Performance-oriented geometry makes the Epic the fastest bike from Point A to Point B.
Specialized proprietary FlowControl Mini Brain allows Epic's AFR rear shock to instantaneously transition between firm and fully active settings, enhancing both efficiency and control.
100mm-travel RockShox SID Race fork with Black Box Motion Control damper and external rebound and external compression adjust helps match fork performance to FlowControl Mini Brain and FSR telemetry.
Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL brakes feature full hydraulic calipers and organic pads for enhanced modulation. 160 or 185mm rotor for awesome control with minimal weight. Elixir R Carbon SL levers feature tool-free reach adjustment for enhanced comfort and control. Carbon lever blade trims weight.
Wheels built for speed: light and durable DT Swiss X420SL rims and Competition stainless spokes, Custom DT Swiss 370 rear hub with Two-Pawl freehub and RWS quick release, Specialized Hi-Lo 9mm thru-axle front hub for stiffness and steering percision
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
SEAT BINDER
7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 36.9mm clamp ID, for carbon frame black
SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK
Specialized AFR remote mini , BRAIN inertia valve w/ BRAIN fade and rebound adj.
FORK
RockShox SID Race, 100mm travel, air spring, motion control damper, external rebound and external floodgate compression adj.w/ LO, alloy steerer
WHEELS
REAR TIRE
S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
INNER TUBES
Specialized Ultralight 26x2.0"", presta
RIMS
Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
FRONT HUB
Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, Oversized end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
REAR HUB
Custom DT Swiss 370 w/ DT RWS QR, 32h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm, stainless, black, alloy nipples
FRONT TIRE
S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X-9, aluminum trigger, 9-speed
CASSETTE
Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
CRANKSET
Custom Shimano FC-M762, 2pc., S: 170mm, others: 175mm
CHAINRINGS
22S x 32A x 44A, 4-bolt, 104/64mm
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano M762
COCKPIT
STEM
Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/ CNC finish
HANDLEBARS
Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide
GRIPS
Specialized thin lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)
SADDLE
Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm
SEATPOST
2014 butted alloy, single-bolt setback, S/M: 350, L/XL: 400mm
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL, Carbon lever, SS hardware, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL, Carbon lever, SS hardware, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
None
* 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting | 331mm | 331mm | 331mm | 331mm |
| Top Tube Length (Horizontal) | 554mm | 589mm | 615mm | 641mm |
| Head Tube Height | 126mm | 144mm | 154mm | 184mm |
| Head Tube Angle - Low Setting | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° |
| Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Top Tube Length (Actual) | 547mm | 580mm | 603mm | 633mm |
| Seat Tube Length - Center to Top | 394mm | 444mm | 483mm | 533mm |
| Wheel Base | 1061mm | 1098mm | 1126mm | 1153mm |
| Standover Height | 726mm | 747mm | 757mm | 775mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 640mm | 640mm | 640mm | 640mm |
| Stem Length | 70mm | 90mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm |
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