2013 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er Specs
I ve been riding the 2012 specialized epic and have been setting prs on both climbs and descents.
2013 specialized epic comp carbon 29er specs. Fact is 8m carbon ht frame with 29er geometry is engineered with a tapered head tube hollow carbon dropouts pf30 bb and pm 140 rear brake for a stiff responsive and race ready design custom sram s 1250 10 speed xc double crankset has 29er specific gearing large pf30 bearings and alloy arms for smooth efficient power transfer. As well as more advanced frames stumpjumper models are equipped with higher specification components compared to carve models which result in lighter and more aggressive bikes designed for racing and speed. 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. 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.
Francis favorite bike is the last bike he rode whether it s a dirt jumper singlespeed trail bike lugged commuter or ultralight carbon road steed. Epics are 29er only 2. Impressively the stumpjumper has been going for over 30 years with the latest range offering both aluminium evo 29 and carbon fibre comp carbon 29 expert carbon 29 and s works 29 frames. 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.
Here is a bike that bridges the two needs of climbing fast and descending with confidence. Stumpjumper fsr carbon 29er frame 5lbs 15oz. All epic bikes get the new rockshox solo air forks and autosag shocks. 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.
This is with shock iscg tab rear thru axle seat collar and brain. Stumpjumper fsr comp alloy 29er 29lbs 10oz. M5 alloy competitive xc frame with 100mm of efficient fsr suspension features 29er specific geometry with short chainstays low bb and roomy top tube for confident all day riding and racing specialized fox flowcontrol mini brain shock with autosag brain fade inertia valve air spring and adjustable rebound for the ultimate in racing and trail riding performance rockshox reba rl 29 fork with. 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.
And some detail shots of the evo models for good measure. 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. 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 fox flowcontrol mini brain shock with autosag inertia valve air spring and adjustable rebound for the ultimate in racing and trail riding.