Specialized Women’s Epic Comp Carbon 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,200$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 100mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset GX, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized FACT 11m, full carbon frame, XC Geometry, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air, compression / rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 42mm offset, 110x15mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 100mm of travel, RX Women's Tune
Rear Shock
RockShox Brain, Women's Rx Tune, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG 1150, 11-speed, 10-42t
Crank
Race Face Aeffect, 6000 Series alloy, Steel, 28T
Bottom Bracket
Race Face PF30
Chain
KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals
Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearing, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims
Roval Control 29, hookless alloy, 22mm internal width, tubeless-ready, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"
Tires
Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, half waffle
Seat
Saddle
Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.441 mm | 1.379 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 332.6 mm | 332.6 mm | 332.6 mm |
| Front Center | 659 mm | 688 mm | 716 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Stack | 588 mm | 597 mm | 611 mm |
| Reach | 408 mm | 433 mm | 456 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 595 mm | 623 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.75 ° | 74.75 ° | 74.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 434 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 120 mm | 95 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1095 mm | 1123 mm | 1152 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Standover Height | 764 mm | 770 mm | 776 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
Women’s Epic Comp Carbon belongs to the Specialized Epic model. Specialized released 161 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Epic bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Men’s Epic Comp 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2900$. Specialized Men’s S-Works Epic XTR Di2 2018 on the other hand costs 10000$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4200$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Women’s Epic Comp Carbon price is 120.47% higher than the average cost of a Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Women’s Epic Comp Carbon components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Reba model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, 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 RockShox Brain rear shock model, which has a travel of 100mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
The Women’s Epic Comp Carbon 2018 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, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has 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 Women’s Epic Comp Carbon bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.