Specialized  2012 S-Works Epic Carbon 29 SRAM

The full-suspension, carbon fiber, S-Works Epic 29 is the first 29er to win a World Cup event, and the bike Mountain Bike Action magazine describes as the "best bike we've ever ridden". One of two S-Works versions, this model is equipped with Shimano's XTR component group.

Features

Super-light FACT IS 11m full carbon frame with dedicated 29er geometry, PF30 BB, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers the all-around best performing 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike

Specialized/Fox remote Mini-Brain inertia-valve shock with Kashima coating with new 2012 tune to seamlessly transition from efficient pedaling on smooth terrain to fully active on rough terrain

Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 fork with Specialized Brain inertia-valve damping has 100mm of air-sprung travel and a carbon/crown steerer tube to create the most efficient and supple cross-country fork available

Roval Control SL 29 wheelset with carbon rims, OS28 end caps, 142+ spacing, and DT Swiss spokes and internals is insanely stiff, light and durable for greater control and quickness

Specialized FACT OSBB, PF30, carbon crankset with ceramic bearings is paired with a SRAM spider and rings for ultimate power transfer

Custom Avid XX World Cup R brakes are one of the lightest and most powerful cross-country brakes available with 2 piece rotors, alloy-backed semi metallic pads, magnesium bodies with carbon levers and titanium hardware

Specifications

FRAME	FACT 11m carbon front triangle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon non-drive DO and chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm
REAR SHOCK	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, Kashima coating, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length
FORK	Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, top-mount Brain Fade adj and rebound adj., QR, 100mm travel
HEADSET	1-1/8 and 1-1/2" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings, carbon top cap
STEM	Syntace F109, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 100mm, XL: 110mm
HANDLEBARS	S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL
FRONT BRAKE	Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj., XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE	Custom Avid XX World Cup R, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, reach adj., XX magnesium caliper, ti hardware package, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS	Custom Avid XX World Cup R hydraulic, tool-less reach adjust, magnesium body, carbon lever, w/MatchMaker clamp
FRONT DERAILLEUR	SRAM XX, S3 direct mount for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull
REAR DERAILLEUR	SRAM XX, 10-speed, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS	SRAM XX, 10-speed, carbon trigger, w/MatchMaker clamps
CASSETTE	SRAM XX 10-speed, 11-36t
CHAIN	KMC X-10SL, 10-speed, hollow plates, hollow pins, nickel finish
CRANKSET	S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
CHAINRINGS	38/24
BOTTOM BRACKET	S-Works OS, integrated for PF30
PEDALS	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
RIMS	Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 28mm, 32h
FRONT HUB	Roval Control SL 29, carbon/alloy, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h
REAR HUB	Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES	DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted
FRONT TIRE	S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x2.0"
REAR TIRE	S-Works Renegade, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x1.95"
INNER TUBES	Ultralight presta valve
SADDLE	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Expert, ti rails, 143mm width
SEATPOST	S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm
SEAT BINDER	36.9mm clamp size, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt
NOTES	Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual