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2012 S-Works Epic Carbon 26

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The top-of-the-line S-Works Epic Carbon has 26-inch wheels, 100mm of travel and Specialized…

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Gloss/Satin Black Tint/Carbon/Flo Red Decal

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Product Details

The top-of-the-line S-Works Epic Carbon has 26-inch wheels, 100mm of travel and Specialized Brain technology suspension for a premium cross-country race machine.

Super-light FACT IS 11m full carbon frame with PF30 BB, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around best performing 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike
Specialized/Fox remote Mini-Brain inertia-valve shock with Kashima coating and new 2012 tune to seamlessly transition from efficient pedaling on smooth terrain to fully active on rough terrain
Custom RockShox SID World Cup fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 100mm of air-sprung travel and a carbon crown/steerer tube to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available
Roval Control SL wheelset with carbon rims, OS28 end caps, 142+ spacing, and DT Swiss spokes and internals is insanely stiff, light and durable for greater control and quickness
Ultra-light 1.9&quot, S-Works Renegade tires are 2Bliss ready and offer maximum speed and efficiency on hardpack and intermediate XC conditions.
Specialized FACT OSBB, PF30, carbon crankset with ceramic bearings is paired with a SRAM spider and rings for an amazing stiffness-to-weight ratio and ultimate power transfer
Custom Avid XX World Cup R brakes are one of the lightest and most powerful cross-country brakes available with two-piece rotors, alloy-backed semi metallic pads, magnesium bodies with carbon levers and titanium hardware

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 11m carbon front triangle, 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 bearing for tapered integrated HT, 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

FORK

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

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval Control SL, carbon disc, 25mm, 24/28h

FRONT HUB

Roval Control SL, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 24h

REAR HUB

Roval Control SL 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 28h

SPOKES

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

FRONT TIRE

S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.0""

REAR TIRE

S-Works Renegade, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x1.9""

INNER TUBES

Ultralight presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

SRAM XX, S3 direct mount for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM XX, 10-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM XX, 10-speed, carbon trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp

CASSETTE

SRAM XX 10-speed, 11-36t

CHAIN

KMC X-10SL, 10-speed, hollow plates, hollow pins, nickel finish

CRANKSET

S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, custom SRAM spider/rings, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm

CHAINRINGS

39/26

BOTTOM BRACKET

S-Works OS, integrated for PF30

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

Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj., XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj., XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Custom Avid XX World Cup R hydraulic, tool-less reach adjust, magnesium body, carbon lever, w/MatchMaker clamp

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

	S	M	L	XL
Ground-Top	892mm	902mm	920mm	949mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	331mm	331mm	331mm	331mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	554mm	589mm	615mm	641mm
Head Tube Height	125mm	135mm	155mm	185mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70°	70°	70°	70°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting	74°	74°	74°	74°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	527mm	560mm	586mm	615mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	394mm	424mm	463mm	520mm
Wheel Base	1060mm	1096mm	1124mm	1152mm
Standover Height	755mm	765mm	774mm	790mm
Stack	561mm	571mm	589mm	618mm
Reach	393mm	425mm	446mm	464mm
Chainstay Length	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	660mm	660mm	660mm	660mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	105mm	105mm
Seatpost Length	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm