2010 Specialized Epic Fsr Comp Carbon *new pics last page*

road_donut

*AL* wrote:

I'm looking at wheels for my Epic atm.

I'm considering XTR rims amongst others but weighing up the rotor options.

I've found Avid centrelock rotors (185/160) on the web today which are slightly pricer than the std rotors, but my current Epic discs would fit straight onto my stumpy, so at least I can make use of them in the future.

Decisions, decisions....

I just had a quick google for the rotors too .... they do seem a little pricey but if you can use your other disc's they thats cool ....

I would like to have used the XTR rotors i got from the insurance but Shimano dont do a 185 disc (to my knowledge) so i was a little p*ssed off about that ....

Let us know what you decide *AL*

road_donut

Added some new XTR cranks a couple of weeks ago .... this is the 1st time its been clean since so i thought i'd take a few pics :?







I put some heli-tape on to try and protect them a little bit .... but as you can see in the 2nd pic i've done a propper sh*t job at it .... so i reckon its comming off soon lol

*AL*

road_donut wrote:

I put some heli-tape on to try and protect them a little bit .... but as you can see in the 2nd pic i've done a propper sh*t job at it .... so i reckon its comming off soon lol

Google 'crankskins'

road_donut

*AL* to my aide once again lol ....cheers pal

*AL*

I ordered the clear, they send you 3 pairs of crankskins in the pack and they usually take less than a week to arrive from the States.

Dick Scruttock

I have a pair of 175mm skins from crank skins you can have. PM me your address and i will send them you asap.

road_donut

Hiya Rick .... i've just sent you a PM

Thankyou very much matey your a star.....

and once again cheers *AL* for all your help

Dickeniffer

Hi everyone, im new to Bikeradar. But have just purchased a FSR Carbon and it is wonderful. I previously had a Carrera banshee from Halfords (stop laughing at the back)as I wasn't sure if I would get into mountainbiking after a 10 year break.

I then signed up for the 75 miles London to South coast off road for the british heart foundation, so started using the bike lots, and decided to invest in a "proper bike".

After reading a couple of reviews and this thread I decided to spend some of my hard earned.

It is awsome so thanks for your comments.

*AL*

Dickeniffer wrote:

It is awsome so thanks for your comments.

Welcome to the Carbon Epic club !

( we need pictures though, start a thread )

Dickeniffer

Ill post some pics tonight , no mods as yet though just some flat pedals, I used to ride trial so have become so used to flats.

I'm loving the carbon though.

road_donut

ohhhh i thought i was gonna get "Thread Raped" then :oops: lol .....

only joking Dickeniffer .... thumbs up on getting a Epic mate n a carbon one too (mmmmmmm carbon)

as *AL* said welcome to the Epic Club (now get some piccys for us to see :P)

Dickeniffer

think i uploaded this right.

Sorry to Thread rape you nobody likes that.

Cj83

lovely bikes guys!

seriously considering an epic when next years are out with the 2x10 set up and the option of 120mm travel (Epic Evo or whetever it will be called). However i have one reservation that maybe you epic owners can help me with... the brain...

How well does that system work? I have a hardtail at the minute but could do with a 'smoother experience' when in the saddle over bumpy stuff... i've tried to look up a few guides to the inner workings of the brain. i probably don't understand it fully but from what i gather it needs to rear wheel to first go up before it activates the shock? if this is the case how does it handle, for example, just riding off a curb in the saddle, does the rear shock kick in and smooth that out? are there ever instances where maybe it hasn't kicked in when you thought it should have?

cheers guys

road_donut

Dickeniffer wrote:

think i uploaded this right.

Sorry to Thread rape you nobody likes that.

lol ..... i was only pulling your p*sser on the "Thread Rape" matey bike looks sweet now go n get it muddy

road_donut

Cj83 wrote:

lovely bikes guys!

seriously considering an epic when next years are out with the 2x10 set up and the option of 120mm travel (Epic Evo or whetever it will be called). However i have one reservation that maybe you epic owners can help me with... the brain...

How well does that system work? I have a hardtail at the minute but could do with a 'smoother experience' when in the saddle over bumpy stuff... i've tried to look up a few guides to the inner workings of the brain. i probably don't understand it fully but from what i gather it needs to rear wheel to first go up before it activates the shock? if this is the case how does it handle, for example, just riding off a curb in the saddle, does the rear shock kick in and smooth that out? are there ever instances where maybe it hasn't kicked in when you thought it should have?

cheers guys

Hiya Cj83..... im not sure how the brain works either lol..... i just set it up using the guide and went for it ..... i somtimes forget that the brain is there it just seems to do its job

i'm pretty sure one of the guys on here will educate us both :?

Dickeniffer

How's the epic going, had mine a few weeks now and it gets better and better, decided to go spd's in the end , never tried them before but I'm suprised how good they are. Have your upgrades made much difference? Tyres? Etc.

road_donut

Dickeniffer wrote:

How's the epic going, had mine a few weeks now and it gets better and better, decided to go spd's in the end , never tried them before but I'm suprised how good they are. Have your upgrades made much difference? Tyres? Etc.

Hey Dickeniffer bike is running sweet thanks matey

This is the 1st time i've ever ridden with spd's too and im loving them also...

As far as the upgrades making a difference, i never rode the bike with original wheels and tyres on so i cant realy comment :?

The cranset does feel like i can get more power down and i have just fitted today a new XTR front mech so i will update you when i go out at the weekend on that

Bar/Stem/Seatpost upgrades i dont think make much of a impact performance wise ..... but do look sweet IMO lol

How are you getting on with yours ? sound like you have some upgrade gremlins trying to get out

and still waiting for some picks of your bike with mud on it .... lol

Dickeniffer

Must admit, I keep looking at looks of nice carbon bits and lots of stuff with the letters.... X.....T......R hmmmm I can feel a spending spree coming on.
Xtr chainset would be very nice , I think that could be next for me, got some panaracer firepro tyres in yellow coming, it is a wonderful bike though.
Got to stop looking at the pretty carbon frame as I'm going to hit a tree.

*AL*

TBH, I'd look at swapping the wheels before the cranks.

The standard wheels are quite flexy and they're not the lightest either, a lighter stiffer set will spin up a lot quicker, the difference is very noticeable.

After that, the world's your lobster.

Dickeniffer

What are the tyres like ive tried various sets but cant seep to get it right, most of my current riding is hard pack with a little bit of mud chucked in, i've ordered some panaracer jobbies in the hope I get on with them.

Dickeniffer

As regards how the brain works, it is very simple, you ride along and the brain does magic things.


The honest answer is nobody knows, it's one of lifes amazing unanswered questions. I bloody works though.

road_donut

On my 1st trip to Ladybower today thought i'd take a few pics of my latest upgrade XTR front mech





Now also sporting a set of clear Cranksins courtesy of Rick Draper ...... cheers pal

MountainMonster

Lookin sexy covered in mud, love a dirty girl

road_donut

MountainMonster wrote:

Lookin sexy covered in mud, love a dirty girl

..... this was about half way around ..... at the end she was well mucky

Da Mighty Chicken

Really nice, lovely looking bike, especially with the upgrades, however I do confess that the strange and mysterious material that is known as 'carbon' does scare me, especially at the prices these bikes go for :shock:

road_donut

Da Mighty Chicken wrote:

Really nice, lovely looking bike, especially with the upgrades

Cheers Da Mighty Chicken

Da Mighty Chicken wrote:

I do confess that the strange and mysterious material that is known as 'carbon' does scare me, especially at the prices these bikes go for

It scare the B'Jesus out my missus too ....usualy when i have the debit card in hand

mikeyj28

Lovely bike..i really want one of those. If you ever feel the need to throw it away then there is a willing home to take it from you haha.

What are you going to change next? How much does it weigh?

road_donut

Cheers mikeyj28

I think if you have a word with my missus she will throw it away in a second ..... seem to spend more time with it then her

I'm thinking next upgrades will be some X0 shifters and matching rear mech and maybe a new saddle.

As for the weight i keep meaning to get it weighed at my LBS(Sherwood Pines), but everytime i get there i get side tracked with the trails and forget...... i reckon i've forgotten 4 or 5 times :oops: . I will get it weighed one day :x

Are you looking at getting a 2010 they have dropped a few ££££ in price or looking @ the 2011 ones ?

bilabonic

Just ordered one of these today after years of road biking. I am 10 mins away from afan valley and now i am missing out.

I ordered through Tredz and had 20% for 2010 model.

Any hints/tips re bike. Read up loads but still confused by the suspension etc.

Are there any items which you recommend replacing ?

Cheers

road_donut

Hiya bilabonic

Welcome to the Epic club mate

Sounds like you have got a bargin there, 20% off is awsome

Regarding setting up the suspension ..... the manual that comes with the bike is pretty easy to follow (i managed it so it must be simple )

As far as replacing stuff .... i would ride it as standard to start with and see how you go ... wheels would be the 1st upgrade to make a difference