2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er Review

Epic comp 29er rider age 41 weight 75kg height 5ft 9 bike size medium.

2011 specialized epic comp 29er review. Fact is 9m carbon fsr frame with m5 alloy rear triangle with dedicated 29er geometry sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers strength rigidity and suppleness to create an uncompromising 100mm travel competitive xc bike. Stock seat is hard so possible upgrade item. The epic range is specialized s 29 full suspension cross country mountain bike range designed for anything from cross country trails to top level competition use. With over 37 years in the bicycle business specialized have a wealth of knowledge.

With a fact carbon frame 100mm of travel and custom sram gearing the epic comp carbon is a fast and efficient cross country trail bike. Available with an aluminium comp 29 or carbon fibre comp carbon 29 expert carbon 29 epic carbon 29 xtr frame the epic range offers a lightweight setup designed for all out speed and racing that s also at home on singletrack. This is a 2011 epic pro 29er bought used in 2013. Ok having rode specialized hardtail 26ers since 1990 i was reluctant to splash out 2600 for a heavier full sus bike.

Working well w candy 2 pedals. Great climber fast smooth shifting is silky. Buy now pay later with klarna. Specialized have launched their 2011 mountain bike line in keystone colorado with an all new camber 120mm travel trail bike redesigned epic updated safire women s model plus 29ers and a new.

My riding style is xc and with the exception of a few alpine events most of my trails are bridleways around the dales and pennines. 2009 specialized suspension setup. The carbon fiber epic models all get entirely new front triangles for 2011 too. Specialized says this is easier to produce and lighter.

On smooth relatively flat courses my carbon hardtail 26er is incredibly fast but i was totally beat down after slamming through rock gardens and being unable to retain any momentum pedaling through them. Specialized is one of the last big manufacturers to jump onto the 29er train. This year they have jumped on board big time with the epic 29er being one of many 29er models in their 2011 range. 2011 specialized epic comp carbon 29er.

2014 butted alloy single bolt setback 30 9mm. The epic range is specialized s 29 full suspension cross country mountain bike range designed for anything from cross country trails to top level competition use. Please select an option. It is 4th epic i have owned and easily the best.

It was loose and had several rock gardens in it that made it seem like my hardtail was rolling backward compared to other riders. Gone is the open strut between the bent top tube and seat tube in favor of a flared top tube. 2011 epic 26 29 alloy schematic. Available with an aluminium comp 29 or carbon fibre comp carbon 29 expert carbon 29 epic carbon 29 xtr frame the epic range offers a lightweight setup designed for all out speed and racing that s also at home on singletrack.

This is an aluminum frame so weighs 29 pounds.