Specialized Epic Fsr 2017 Specs

Specialized have recently released their new models for 2017.

Specialized epic fsr 2017 specs. March 24 2017 at 8 45 am. Compared to the standard version of this epic the world cup features shorter tube lengths and chainstays and a significantly tighter geometry. The specialized epic hardtail follows on from the brand s long standing epic fsr dual suspension model a bike that has become the brand s flagship cross country and marathon race winner. Additionally it s specifically designed for one by setups which comes.

What makes a cross country mountain bike fast. The 2017 s works epic is oozing with the latest and greatest components from fox rockshox sram and specialized s own brands cover everything else. Considering this our epic fsr comp carbon world cup brings tighter geometry shorter chainstays and short tube lengths in comparison to our original epic. Make no qualms about it this world cup version of the epic fsr expert carbon is purpose built for racing.

Given the choice we ll take the latter. While some of their frames received the revamp treatment for 2017 the epic frame remains the same for 2017. We have had this incarnation of the epic frame since it s release in 2014 so it s getting on in years but it s still relevant and still winning races. Specialized epic fsr comp carbon world cup review.

Specialized bicycles stumpjumper fsr comp 29 2017 at a glance specialized s stumpjumper has been around longer than most of us have been in long trousers first hitting the market in 1981 in steel hardtail guise and since then it has gone on to become the go to do everything jack of all trades trail bike of the specialized range reinventing itself year on year to stay with and often. Intended use the specialized epic is intended and tested for mountain bike condition 4 use only. For more explosive power transfer and nimbler handling of course. That s why we constructed the epic fsr comp from our lightweight stiff and reliable m5 aluminum while the geo follows our xc 29 geometry for explosive power incredible speeds and nimble handling.

Blistering straight line speed focused suspension and handling character. For more information on intended use and structural weight limits for the frame and components please refer to the owner s manual. This results in the world cup supplying explosive power transfer and nimble handling particularly when paired with the carbon chassis and m5 alloy rear end. Available in carbon fiber and alloy models the epic features our proven 29er geometry our active and independent fsr suspension and is equipped with the proven brain shock engineered to read the terrain to provide the perfect ride whether sprinting uphill or descending at speed.