2003 Specialized S Works Epic Fsr M5

The specialized s works m5 is an aluminum m5 m5 xx mountain bike frame.

2003 specialized s works epic fsr m5. Read more super light fact is 11m full carbon frame with pf30 bb sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers the all around best performing 100mm travel competitive xc bike. Specialized s works epic fsr m5. I will stick with the standard fsr stumpjumper or rockhopper fsr. With 29 inch roval control wheels m5 alloy frame with world cup geometry and brain inertia valve damping technology in both the fox specialized shock and custom rockshox sid world cup fork the epic elite m5 world cup has the speed to tame any cross country terrain.

The s works m5 has fork suspension. 2003 05 s works m5 ht. 2003 specialized s works epic m5 with brain shock thompson set back seat post thompson 120 mm stem chris king headset fox fork 32 float 26 100 fit 2013 mavic cross max disc ust tubeless wheel set michelin wild gripper ust tubeless tires titec hellbent bar sram 9 0 aps grip shift syntas moto grips titec carbon 100 bar ends avid magnesium break. The top of the line s works epic carbon has 26 inch wheels 100mm of travel and specialized brain technology suspension for a premium cross country race machine.

I had both the front and rear suspension serviced seals fluids. There wasn t an fsr xc in the uk in 2003 which was a disappointment to many riders who were looking for something for big rides but with nice active suspension without going for the longer travel and heftier enduro bikes. This is a 2003 2004 model that was looking a bit rough so i had some work to bring it back to life and since decided to sell to fund electric transport. Just set the rear up fairly firm and they climb smoother then the epic and decend way better.

The production version of christope sauser s world championship bike the specialized s works epic is far more than a pure race bike. Specialized stumpjumper fsr expert. 2005 hotrock a1 fsr. The frame comes in colors like red white and black.

Originally released in 2002 there are 5 versions of this bike. 4 1 out of 5 271 reviews. Due to the frame materials and other factors we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds. The epic is very twitchey on the downhills as well.

I thank my specialized rep for loaning me an s works epic for 3 days to demo for myself and my friends. The all new stumpy fsr fills a bit of a gap in last year s specialized range.