Specialized Epic Comp 2014

ryanincontrol

My pride and joy, the Epic 2014. This is the M5 aluminum model which is not available in the UK.
I changed several parts from my parts bin, some from my other 2 bikes and some I bought because of upgradeitis.
I plan to change the wheels to a pair of Stans Crests once funds allow. Them Rovals are so heavy.
Really happy with my Epic. This is my first 29er and completely sold to the bigger wheels!
The handling didn't feel far out from my 26er but the speed is immense. I'm faster uphills and attacking technical trails and downhills faster than I used to.
The ride is certainly confidence inspiring!



Frame: Specialized Epic Comp 29er 2014
Forks: Rockshox Reba RL
Bars: Specialized 2014 700cm cut to 670cm
Stem: Raceface Turbine 70mm
Headset: FSA
Grips: Specialized
Bar Ends: n/a

Front Brake Lever assy: Shimano XT M785
Front Caliper: Shimano XT M785
Front disc: Shimano XT RT86
Rear Brake Lever assy: Shimano XT M785
Rear Caliper: Shimano XT M785
Rear Disc: Shimano XT RT86
Hoses: Jagwire Mountain Pro Hydraulic - black carbon


Shifters: Shimano XT M785
Cables: Shimano SIS -SP41 PTFE
Front Mech: Sram 2x10
Rear Mech: Shimano XT M785
Chain Device: n/a

Seat: Specialized Phenom
Seat Post: FSA K-Force carbon 27.2
Seat Post Clamp: Specialized

Cranks: FSA K-Force Light BB30
Chainring(s): FSA 22T & Truvativ 38T
Chain: Sram 10sp
Cassette: Sram 11-36
Pedals: Shimano XT trail
Bottom Bracket: Sram PF30

Front Wheel: Specialized Roval
Hub: Hi-Lo hubs
Tube: Stan's tubeless
Tire: Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evo

Back Wheel: Specialized Roval
Hub: Hi-Lo hubs
Tube: Stan's tubeless
Tire: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo

Weight: 12kg

Anonymous

8) Nice Epic there bud

alexthebear

Nice!!!! That's a pretty light FS as well, what rear shock you running?

I'm thinking of making a Specialized FS thread unless someone knows of one already?

Super Dee

alexthebear wrote:

Nice!!!! That's a pretty light FS as well, what rear shock you running?

I'm thinking of making a Specialized FS thread unless someone knows of one already?

Good call.

@ the OP - nice bike

ryanincontrol

alexthebear wrote:

Nice!!!! That's a pretty light FS as well, what rear shock you running?

I'm thinking of making a Specialized FS thread unless someone knows of one already?

Yeah, it's pretty light despite having those heavy Roval wheels. :oops:

The rear shock is the new 100mm travel Specialized remote Mini-Brain inertia-valve shock with AUTOSAG manufactured by Fox. It is smaller and has new internals compared to previous brain shocks. It is also simpler to set up with only 4 brain fade adjustments.

The Spesh FS thread sounds good to me.

bigmitch41

Very nice! 8)

Super Dee

@ the OP.

alexthebear has the Spesh fs thread up and running now. Get a pic of your stunning bike in there mate.