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
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Groupset XTR Di2 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 11m carbon, XC 29 Geometry, carbon PF30 BB, carbon headset cups, 142mm dropouts, internal cable routing, FD mount, PM 160 rear brake, SWAT tool cradle
Suspension Fork
RockShox RS-1 Brain, Solo Air spring, 100mm travel, Spike Valve, top-mount Brain Fade adjust, rebound adjust, inverted design, tapered carbon crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle
Rear Shock
FOX/Specialized remote Mini Brain, AUTOSAG, Spike Valve, Brain Fade adjust I-Valve, Kashima Coating, 205x53mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR Di2 Shadow Plus, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR Di2, 11-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano XTR Di2, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano XTR, 11-speed, 11-40t
Crank
Shimano XTR, Hollowtech, 11-speed, 36/26T
Bottom Bracket
Praxis, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge
Chain
Shimano XTR, 11-speed
Pedals
Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips
Wheels
Front Hub
Roval Control SL, Torque Tube
Rear Hub
Roval Control SL 142+, Torque Tube, SRAM XX1 XD driver body
Rims
Roval Control SL 29, carbon, disc
Spokes
DT Swiss Revolution
Tires
S-Works Fast Trak, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2""
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR, hydraulic disc, Ti-metallic pads, 160mm Ice-Tech rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano XTR, carbon lever, I-spec
Cockpit
Stem
Syntace F109, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized FACT carbon, 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 S-Works Phenom, carbon rails, 143mm
Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset, 27.2mm
Model Overview
S-Works Epic 29 is part of the Specialized Epic model. Specialized launched 161 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Epic bikes models from 2016, by clicking here.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price 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.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The S-Works Epic 29 comes factory-installed with the RockShox fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
S-Works Epic 29 has a carbon fork, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the S-Works Epic 29 model has 29″ carbon wheels. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized S-Works Epic 29 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.