Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset GX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 9m carbon, World Cup XC 29 Geometry, M5 rear triangle, carbon PF30 BB, carbon headset cups, 142mm dropouts, internal cable routing, PM 160 rear brake, SWAT tool cradle
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, 100mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle
Rear Shock
FOX/Specialized remote Mini Brain, AUTOSAG, Brain Fade adjust I-Valve, 200x48mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX X Horizon, 11-speed, alloy cage
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 11-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM XG-1150, 11-speed, 10-42t
Crank
SRAM GX-1000, 11-speed, PF30, 30T X-Sync ring, 94mm BCD spider
Bottom Bracket
SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, 4x sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims
Roval 29, alloy, 21mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry, stainless
Tires
S-Works Fast Trak, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
Brake Levers
Shimano BR-M615, hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
Handlebar
Specialized, butted 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
Headset
1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm
About this model
Epic Comp Carbon 29 World Cup belongs to the Specialized Epic model. Specialized launched 161 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2016 of this model, by clicking this link.
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
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Epic Comp Carbon 29 World Cup components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Reba fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on Epic Comp Carbon 29 World Cup are the 29″ aluminum type. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Epic Comp Carbon 29 World Cup comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 World Cup 2016 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.