Specialized Epic Comp 2016 Review
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Specialized epic comp 2016 review. Bottom bracket is a little creaky and the the brake shift mechanism a bit clunky. In particular the specialized epic comp carbon 29. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2015 specialized epic comp 29 bike. The line up in order of suspension travel is the epic camber stumpjumper enduro and demo 8.
This is my first all suspension bike in years as i crave efficiency but this bike behaves like a hardtail with the benefit of a cushier and frankly more aggressive and confident ride. 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. The epic series of bicycles are cross country bikes that are made for both mountain trials and the. Cross country racing has its own list of demands and speed is at the top of the list.
It s lightweight stiff and can also take a beating. But not only that you also get a redesigned version of the brain suspension technology that s made the epic famous. While some of their frames received the revamp treatment for 2017 the epic frame remains the same for 2017. While carbon often gets all the credit alloy is far from obsolete especially the m5 premium aluminium with d aluisio smartweld technology found on the epic comp alloy.
Ok having rode specialized hardtail 26ers since 1990 i was reluctant to splash out 2600 for a heavier full sus bike. In 2015 the camber was a 29er with 110mm of travel. 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. Epic comp 29er rider age 41 weight 75kg height 5ft 9 bike size medium.
Ridden and trusted by the late burry stander and with multiple cape epic stage victories you can only know that specialized have done nothing wrong in engineering the epic models. The camber is the trail xc bike in specialized s full suspension line. Race courses have evolved over the past few years. Specialized have recently released their new models for 2017.
Our epic comp carbon world cup answers the call with a tighter geometry along with shorter chainstays and tube lengths in comparison to a standard epic. This gives the world cup more explosive power transfer and nimbler handling especially when paired up with the carbon chassis and m5 alloy rear end. If you re a serious off road cyclist then a specialized epic bike is probably on your wish list. The epic is a legend of a bike.
There was an evo version available that sported 120mm of travel and more relaxed geometry. We had the privilege of being able to test and experience this legend.