Specialized Men’s Epic Comp Carbon 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 29"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Travel Rear 100mm
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Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel
Rear Shock
Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Crank
Truvativ STYLO, DUB, SRAM Eagle, 32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, threaded BB
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Pedals
Specialized Dirt
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 28h
Rear Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
Rims
Roval Control Alloy 29", 25mm internal width
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Tires
Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
Grips
Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, single-bolt, 30.9mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.441 mm | 1.379 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.326 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm | 332 mm |
| Front Center | 659 mm | 687 mm | 715 mm | 742 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Stack | 588 mm | 597 mm | 611 mm | 630 mm |
| Reach | 408 mm | 433 mm | 456 mm | 475 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 596 mm | 623 mm | 647 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.75 ° | 74.75 ° | 74.75 ° | 74.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 434 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1094 mm | 1123 mm | 1151 mm | 1177 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Standover Height | 764 mm | 770 mm | 776 mm | 799 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
Men’s Epic Comp Carbon belongs to the Specialized Epic model. There are 161 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Specialized Epic Comp EVO 2020 has a starting price of 3220$. Specialized S-Works Epic AXS 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 11020$.
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
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4020$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Men’s Epic Comp Carbon price is 111.02% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Men’s Epic Comp Carbon components
Fork
The Men’s Epic Comp Carbon comes factory-installed with the RockShox Reba fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
Specialized Men’s Epic Comp Carbon bike has the Custom RockShox Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve model installed, and has a travel of 100mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
The Men’s Epic Comp Carbon 2020 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Men’s Epic Comp Carbon has 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
Men’s Epic Comp Carbon comes in 4 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
