£4450 – Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29er Mountain Bike 2023 Medium – Gloss Morning Mist/Metallic Dark Navy

Description

When speed comes calling the Epic Expert doesn’t just answer it yells back ‘Catch me if you can!’ Featuring the most efficient suspension platform ever to grace a World Cup start line the Epic Expert pairs 100-millimeters of Brain-controlled travel front and rear for a package that was born to erase seconds from the clock. A Smarter BRAIN Mixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results Epic has always been defined by uncompromised commitment to speed. Well that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too. True to form the latest Epic continues the tradition taking advantage of the most efficient Brain suspension we’ve ever created to ensure it’s always on a first-name-basis with fast. Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency employing a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion while handily soaking up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever. Frame-Changer Redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance the Epic’s all-new FACT 11m carbon frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN’s new race-tuned pedaling platform while the revised carbon layup of the front-triangle sheds weight sending the Epic’s already sky-high stiffness-to-weight ratio even higher. Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient BRAIN-controlled travel the Epic’s FACT 11m carbon frame increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer and introduces the most capable handling in an Epic yet all while shedding weight over the previous-generation Epic. The RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork serves up 100-millimeters of brilliantly controlled BRAIN travel for effecient performance that pairs perfectly with the Epic’s rear BRAIN system. Sprightly stoppers from SRAM Level TL brakes offer smooth modulation for precise speed control. Descending from a long World Cup lineage hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim and maximize strength ride quality and durability while keeping weight to a minimum. Frame FACT 11m Full Carbon Progressive XC Race Geometry Rider-First Engineered™ threaded BB 12x148mm rear spacing internal cable routing 100mm of travel SWAT SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Too Rear Shock RockShox-Specialized BRAIN Rx XC Tune 5 Position Platform Adjust Rebound Adjust Integraded Extension 265×52.5mm Fork RockShox SID SL BRAIN Bottom-Adjust Brain damper Debon Air 15x110mm 44mm offset 100mm Travel Tape Specialized Trail Grips Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails Handlebars Specialized Alloy Minirise 10mm rise 750mm 31.8mm clamp Front Brake SRAM Level TL 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Brake SRAM Level TL 2-piston caliper hydraulic disc Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS w/ battery cover Shift Levers SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller Cassette Sram XG-1275 12-speed 10-52t Chain SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed Crankset SRAM GX Eagle Alloy DUB 165/170/175mm 34t Chainrings 34t Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Threaded Rims Roval Control Carbon offset design 29mm internal width 4mm hook width Tubeless ready 28h Front Hub DT Swiss 350 6-bolt 15mm Thru-axle 110mm spacing 28h straight -pull Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 straight-pull 6-bolt DT Swiss Ratchet 12x148mm thru axle XD freehub body 28h straight-pull Spokes DT Swiss Comp Race Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T7 Compound 29×2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Renegade Control Casing T5 Compound 29×2.35 Inner Tubes Standard Presta valve SeatPost X-Fusion Manic 30.9 100/125/150 Travel 0mm offset Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9mm Weight Size Medium: 10.95kg 24 lb 2.2 oz Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.