Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork Fox
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Groupset X9, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer
Rear Shock
Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger
Cassette
Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Custom Shimano FC-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Custom Shimano, outboard bearing
Chain
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Pedals
None
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
Rear Hub
Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h
Rims
Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28h/32h
Spokes
DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless
Tires
S-Works The Captain, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
Brakes
Brakes
Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
Brake Levers
Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach
Cockpit
Stem
3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
Grips
Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)
Headset
1-1/8"" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm
Seatpost
2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm |
| Stack | 541 mm | 561 mm | 579 mm | 598 mm |
| Reach | 394 mm | 423 mm | 444 mm | 464 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 583 mm | 609 mm | 635 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° | 74.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 444 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 mm | 1092 mm | 1120 mm | 1147 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Standover Height | 723 mm | 745 mm | 753 mm | 758 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Epic Comp belongs to the Specialized Epic model. Specialized launched 161 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Epic bikes models from 2010, by clicking here.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
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Epic Comp components
Fork
Specialized Epic Comp 2010 bike is equipped with the Fox fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
Epic Comp has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain rear shock model, which has a travel of 100mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
The wheels on Epic Comp are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Epic Comp has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.