Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 2018 Review

They re more technical steeper and simply more challenging to ride.

Specialized epic comp carbon 2018 review. Big changes for the epic as it ditches fsr. This 135mm travel 29er climbs effectively and can stand up to nasty terrain on the descent but the ride is jarring and fairly unexciting. Specialized camber comp carbon 29 review. Race courses have evolved over the past few years.

Most of the epic models have carbon frames. Instead it sits in the middle of the camber. Specialized made the decision to drop gender specific geometry on their new bikes for 2018 after analyzing measurement data from the retül bike fit system collected over several years. This bike has the skills and capability to tackle a wide range of terrain but lacks personality comfort or a lively feel.

At 3 800 the specialized camber comp carbon 29 isn t expensive enough to be a high end bike but it s also not cheap enough to be entry level. For 2018 the epic range has had a complete overhaul with some interesting changes. It s easy to waffle on in intros about the heritage and achievements of a bike or brand. Race courses have evolved over the past few years.

With well over a decade of refinement the epic chassis is looking properly ripped. But not only that you also get a redesigned version of the brain suspension technology that s made the epic famous. While carbon often gets all the credit alloy is far from obsolete especially the m5 premium aluminium with d aluisio smartweld technology found on the epic comp alloy. But in the case of the specialized epic it s almost a travesty not to mention something.

A perfect introduction to your world of xc riding and racing the epic comp carbon features all of the same frame technologies that are found in its older siblings only with a build that lets you give racing a try without breaking the bank. The 2018 specialized epic up held its reputation to perform in a legendary manner during my test. Its everything you d expect from an epic race bike and deserves its place in the hall of fame. The 2018 epic comp carbon is the ideal race bike with a thoughtful price tag for any xc rider looking for a carbon miracle.

The specialized stumpjumper comp carbon 29 is a capable and effective mid travel trail bike. The other models have a 11mm carbon frame except the men s comp which is a m5 premium aluminum and the women s comp alloy which is a specialized m5 premium aluminum frame. The women s epic comp carbon is nothing short of eye catching with a gleaming gloss satin acid mint fade tarmac black acid pink colour scheme.