Specialized FSR v Epic
Ticaboy
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Both are full suspension bikes, but what are the main differences? Appearence-wise, I see the rear shocks are mounted in a different popsition on the frame to each other. Can someone enlighten me as to what each one has been designed for.
Incidentally, is there a good place to read about the different frame/shock mounting designs and their relative pro's n con's?? There are sooooo many different incarnations, the mind boggles?
GT Avalanche Expert 2006
Incidentally, is there a good place to read about the different frame/shock mounting designs and their relative pro's n con's?? There are sooooo many different incarnations, the mind boggles?
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epic is more XC / enduro race
FSR more XC / trail.
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You'll have more fun on a Stumpjumper FSR.
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Stumpjumper designed for bigger hits than XC or EPic then??
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So the Epic is designed for "lighter" trails than the FSR?
NO it's more XC / marathon based.. high mileage, efficient / short shock travel to remove the jolts in the trail.
Stumpjumper designed for bigger hits than XC or EPic then??
i suppose so but that's only due to the length of travel / nature of the FSR.
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The top tube length and frame angles differ between the Epic and the FSR so that the Epic has slightly quicker steering and a more stretched out riding position. The Epic's suspension travel is less than the FSR, so is better suited to smaller hits than the FSR. All this adds up to the Epic feeling more racy (so more suited to fast, flowing terrain) and the FSR feeling more stable (so more suited to technical terrain and all day rides), although there's plenty of overlap between the two. However, these attributes are further exacerbated by the Epic's "brain", which tends to minimise how much the bike uses its rear travel unless the trail's really starting to get bumpy.
Both can be good fun, but in different ways. However, since the Epic's rather more specific in its intended use, many people tend to lean towards the FSR in preference.
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