2013 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er Review
Not a high end model this one was an all aluminum frame main and rear triangle x9 x7 drive train magura brakes a reba fork and non carbon roval wheels.
2013 specialized epic comp carbon 29er review. With a fact carbon frame 100mm of travel and custom sram gearing the epic comp carbon is a fast and efficient cross country trail bike. Specialized split its epic line between focused world cup racers and more general xc bikes a few years back but with the camber on point for fast trail xc riding the epics now all use the. This is an aluminum frame so weighs 29 pounds. Epics are 29er only 2.
So when the guys in the demo paddock asked me what i wanted to ride i chose an epic and was given a 2013 specialized epic comp 29 er. Available with an aluminium comp 29 or carbon fibre comp carbon 29 expert carbon 29 epic carbon 29 xtr frame the epic range offers a lightweight setup designed for all out speed and racing that s also at home on singletrack. My riding style is xc and with the exception of a few alpine events most of my trails are bridleways around the dales and pennines. 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.
Working well w candy 2 pedals. With a fact carbon frame 100mm of travel and custom sram gearing the epic comp carbon is a fast and efficient cross country trail bike. The 2013 epics are improved once again so we are excited to try them. Epic changes for 2013.
Ok having rode specialized hardtail 26ers since 1990 i was reluctant to splash out 2600 for a heavier full sus bike. Stumpjumper fsr carbon 29er frame 5lbs 15oz. About the same as my older epics. Filmed edited by.
Chad maurer subscribe to. Stumpjumper fsr comp alloy 29er 29lbs 10oz. Join wrc sales rep and ace mtb racer d j. Painter as he gives you the rundown of the 2013 specialized epic on ridegeline trail in castle rock co.
Epic comp 29er rider age 41 weight 75kg height 5ft 9 bike size medium. This is with shock iscg tab rear thru axle seat collar and brain. The epic range is specialized s 29 full suspension cross country mountain bike range designed for anything from cross country trails to top level competition use. All epic bikes get the new rockshox solo air forks and autosag shocks.
Read more 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. I ve been riding the 2012 specialized epic and have been setting prs on both climbs and descents. It is 4th epic i have owned and easily the best. Stock seat is hard so possible upgrade item.
This is a 2011 epic pro 29er bought used in 2013.