Specialized Epic Comp

$2,700.00 Released January, 2009

The Epic Comp is a competitive cross-country bike from Specialized's Epic series that is designed to provide fast and efficient performance. The bike features an M5 alloy frame with 100mm of FSR suspension to reduce bumps and give a smooth ride.

It includes Avid Elixir R hydraulic brakes with long-lasting metallic pads for smooth braking control. The Epic Comp has a full suspension system with an enhanced AFR inertia rear shock and a damper made with Specialized and Fox parts. The bike is available in red/white or charcoal/white color and has a suggested retail price of $2800. Specialized also makes the Epic Comp Carbon and Epic Comp 29 models which differ in some of the components.

Specs - Epic Comp

Frame: Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
Rear Shock: Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust
Fork: Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer
Headset: 1-1/8" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing
Stem: 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebars: Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
Grips: Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)
Front Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
Rear Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
Brake Levers: Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach
Front Derailleur: Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage
Shift Levers: SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger
Cassette: Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
Chain: SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Crankset: Custom Shimano FC-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm
Chainrings: 44A x 32A x 22S, 4-bolt, 104/64mm
Bottom Bracket: Custom Shimano, outboard bearing
Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized
Rims: Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28h/32h
Front Hub: Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
Rear Hub: Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h
Spokes: DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless
Front Tire: S-Works The Captain, 26x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
Rear Tire: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
Inner Tubes: Ultralight presta valve
Saddle: Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm
Seatpost: 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm
Seat Binder: 7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
Available Colors: Charcoal/White, Red/White

Specs - Epic Comp Carbon

All specifications of the Epic Comp Carbon are identical to the Epic Comp specifications listed above with the exception of the following component:

Frame: FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
Headset: 1-1/8" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing
Bottom Bracket: Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing

Specs - Epic Comp 29

All specifications of the Epic Comp 29 are identical to the Epic Comp specifications listed above with the exception of the following components:

Frame: Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork: Rock Shox Reba SL 29, custom tuned for Specialized, 100mm of travel, air spring, alloy tapered steer, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO
Headset: 1-1/8 and 1.5" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5" lower cartridge bearing
Handlebars: Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
Rims: Custom DT Swiss X450SL, 29" rim, 24mm w/ eyelets, 32h