Winning a World Cup, smoking a friend to the top of the local mountain or trying to best a personal lap time, competitive XC riders are driven to get from Point A to Point B as fast as possible. These rider seek a nimble bike that is extremely light and exceedingly efficient. Proven at every level of competition, the Epic with Flow Control Brain suspension technology is the fastest suspension bike in the world.
- M5 fully manipulated frame with New larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT, hollow alloy shock link, 100mm travel
- Specialized AFR inertia rear shock, Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune
- Fox F100 RL fork, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound/compression adjust with lock out
- Custom Avid Juicy 5 SL hydraulic disc brakes
- Crank Brothers Smarty pedals custom for Specialized
- DT Swiss custom X420 rims, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
FRAME Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ new larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT, hollow alloy shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
REAR SHOCK Specialized AFR inertia, Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune, air spring, rebound adjust
FORK Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound/compression adjust w/ lock out, alloy steerer
HEADSET 1 1/8" threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing
STEM Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/CNC finish
HANDLEBARS Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 6066 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide
GRIPS Specialized thin lock on grip, dual density
FRONT BRAKE Custom Avid Juicy 5 SL, hydraulic disc, 160 and 185mm rotor
REAR BRAKE Custom Avid Juicy 5 SL, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Custom Avid Juicy 5 SL, hydraulic disc
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M581 LX, 34.9mm clamp, bottom swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM X-7, Aluminium 9-speed trigger
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN SRAM PC-971 w/ Power Link
CRANKSET Shimano M542, 2pc custom for Specialized
CHAINRINGS 22S/32A/44A, 4 bolt 104/64mm
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano M542, 2pc custom for Specialized
PEDALS Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized
RIMS DT Swiss custom for Specialized X420, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
FRONT HUB Specialized Hi Lo disc, 28h CNC flange and disc mount, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS alloy QR
REAR HUB Shimano custom M525SL hub for Specialized, 32h, alloy QR
SPOKES DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless, alloy nipples
FRONT TYRE Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
REAR TYRE Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
TUBES Specialized Ultralite, .6mm, presta
SADDLE Specialized XC MTB, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
SEAT POST 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9 x 350/400mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID
NOTES Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual
