Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork Fox
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Groupset XTR -
Suspension Full -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT M10 carbon front triangle, Az1 construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, FACT carbon link
Suspension Fork
Fox F100RLC, 100mm travel, air spring, alloy steerer
Rear Shock
Specialized AFR Shock w/ Flow Control valve, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune, air spring, adjustable rebound
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
New Shimano XTR, standard spring, SGS cage
Front Derailleur
New Shimano XTR, 34.9 clamp, bottom swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
New Shimano XTR Rapid Fire trigger shifters 9-speed
Crank
Shimano New XTR, Hollowtech II arms
Bottom Bracket
Shimano New XTR, 2pc
Chain
Shimano CN-7701 XTR
Wheels
Front Hub
New Mavic CrossMax SL-R
Rear Hub
New Mavic CrossMax SL-R
Rims
New Mavic CrossMax SL-R
Spokes
New Mavic CrossMax SL-R
Tires
S-Works Fast Trak 26x2.0"", tubeless ready, aramid bead
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano New XTR, hydraulic disc, Center Lock 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano New XTR SL
Cockpit
Stem
Thomson CNC alloy, 31.8mm OS clamp
Handlebar
SBC OS XC low rise carbon bar, 640mm wide, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep
Headset
1 1/8"" threadless, integrated alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing
Seat
Saddle
Specialized BG Rival, Titanium rails
About this model
S-Works Epic Carbon Disc is a Specialized Epic model. Specialized released 161 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
S-Works Epic Carbon Disc components
Fork
Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon Disc 2007 bike is equipped with the Fox fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
The S-Works Epic Carbon Disc has a rear shock with a travel of 100mm. The model Specialized AFR Shock w/ Flow Control valve is the one installed in this bike. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on S-Works Epic Carbon Disc are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The S-Works Epic Carbon Disc comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.