Specialized  2012 S-Works Epic Expert Carbon 29

With 29-inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and Brain inertia valve damping technology in the both the Fox/Specialized shock and custom RockShox SID fork, the Epic Exert Carbon 29 has the speed to tame any cross-country terrain.

Features

FACT IS 9m carbon FSR frame with M5 alloy rear triangle with dedicated 29er geometry, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers strength, rigidity, and suppleness to create an uncompromising 100mm-travel Competitive XC bike

Specialized and Fox put their heads together to develop the FlowControl Mini Brain shock with Brain Fade inertia valve, air spring, and adjustable rebound for the ultimate in racing and trail riding performance; new tune for 2012

Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain fork features inertia valve technology with Brain Fade adjustments to dial in the perfect platform for XC performance

Roval Control 29 wheelset with durable DT Swiss internals, OS28 front hub, and stainless DT Swiss spokes powers over challenging terrain with lightweight durability

Super-light, custom SRAM carbon S-2200 10-speed double crankset with PF30 spindle and removable spider offers stiffness, performance, and durability

Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic disc brakes with tool-less reach adjustment, and metallic pads, offer lightweight, power-packed control for ripping XC trails

Specifications

FRAME	FACT 9m carbon front triangle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), M5 aluminum chainstays & seatstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel
REAR SHOCK	Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length
FORK	Custom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, Brain Fade and rebound adj., QR, 100mm travel
HEADSET	1-1/8 and 1-1/2" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower bearing for tapered integrated HT, cartridge bearings
STEM	Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm
HANDLEBARS	Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS	Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL
FRONT BRAKE	Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., metallic pad, MiXmaster shift lever mounts, 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE	Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., metallic pad, MiXmaster shift lever mounts, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS	Custom Formula R1 S hydraulic, FCS and tool-less reach adj., w/MiXmaster clamps
FRONT DERAILLEUR	SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull
REAR DERAILLEUR	SRAM X0, 10-speed, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS	SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MiXmaster clamp
CASSETTE	SRAM PG-1050 10-speed, 11-36t
CHAIN	KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates
CRANKSET	Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
CHAINRINGS	38/24
BOTTOM BRACKET	SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge
PEDALS	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
RIMS	Roval Control 29, alloy disc, 24mm, 32h
FRONT HUB	Roval Control 29, OS 28mm end caps, QR, 32h
REAR HUB	Roval Control 29 142+, DT Swiss alloy cassette body, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES	DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless
FRONT TIRE	S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x2.0"
REAR TIRE	Specialized Renegade Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x1.95"
INNER TUBES	Ultralight presta valve
SADDLE	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
SEATPOST	2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 400mm
SEAT BINDER	36.9mm clamp size, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt
NOTES	Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual