2013 Specialized Epic Comp 29er Review

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. About the same as my older epics. Francis cebedo the founder of mtbr and roadbikereview francis cebedo believes that every cyclist has a lot to teach and a lot to learn.

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Here is a bike that bridges the two needs of climbing fast and descending with confidence.

2013 specialized epic comp 29er review. This is a 2011 epic pro 29er bought used in 2013. I ve been riding the 2012 specialized epic and have been setting prs on both climbs and descents. Ok having rode specialized hardtail 26ers since 1990 i was reluctant to splash out 2600 for a heavier full sus bike. Filmed edited by.

Epics are 29er only 2. Epic comp 29er rider age 41 weight 75kg height 5ft 9 bike size medium. 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. Stock seat is hard so possible upgrade item.

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. 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. The epic carbon comp 29er is specialized least expensive model in the family to come equipped with a composite frame but lesser fiber blends are used relative to the top end versions. Great climber fast smooth shifting is silky.

Chad maurer subscribe to. The 2013 epics are improved once again so we are excited to try them. 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. Working well w candy 2 pedals.

It is 4th epic i have owned and easily the best. Our websites are communal hubs for sharing cycling experiences trading adventure stories and passing along product information and opinions. This is an aluminum frame so weighs 29 pounds. This helps keep costs down.

Specialized hi lo disc hub with 142 spacing and sealed cartridge bearings has a higher flange on the disc side which stiffens the wheel in this high stress area 29 m5 alloy competitive xc frame with 100mm of supple fsr suspension features 29er specific geometry with short chainstays low bb and roomy top tube for confident all day riding and racing. So when the guys in the demo paddock asked me what i wanted to ride i chose an epic and was given a 2013 specialized epic comp 29 er. Not a high end model this one was an all aluminum frame main and rear triangle x9 x7 drive train magura brakes a reba fork and non carbon roval wheels. Painter as he gives you the rundown of the 2013 specialized epic on ridegeline trail in castle rock co.

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