Specialized epic 2017 carbon

Compare the full range. A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills. Add custom gearing.

Compared to the standard version of this Epic, the World Cup features shorter tube lengths and chainstays and a significantly tighter geometry. For more explosive power transfer and nimbler handling, of course. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride. No comments on this bike yet. Why not be the first? Your email address will not be published.

Specialized epic 2017 carbon

Little miss positivity in me says I got the best of both worlds having both the yellow and the orange. This bike is a whole lot of new to me and I jumped in without trying it, so I really was hoping the reviews of previous models and my appreciation of the research, technology and design that Specialized put into there bikes was going to meet my expectations. To some of you this will be a list of numbers in a table. Stand over is becoming less important as the frame design is giving away to generally lower stand over. If you want to get a better understanding of some of these numbers check these articles out. I have only tried out a couple of 29ers in quite different circumstances. Firstly was on the Enduro and stumpy 29er and simply found them underwhelming because they could just plough though everything no technique required , plus I struggled to turn them into corners, but I think that is my issue not the bikes! The other one I tried out was the Canyon Exceed CF SLX 29, which was a fast, racey hardtail with the Rock shot RS1 forks, so the other extreme and after a couple of days on it, got used to the ride and loved pretty much everything about it, apart from having to give it back! The 29er is now pretty well established as a common wheel size particularly for cross country, though lately they are trying out the big wheel and long travel bikes, which seems to be working as well there are no limits! There are questions that go with height of the rider in relation to what size wheeled bike would perform best for the rider, but this is just an ongoing debate that has no black and white answer, just guidance to get the perfect fit. This is however where it falls short, those wheels are pretty naff to be honest. Well, the part that I have had to come to grips with, is actually getting it up to speed. On the trail centre rides, mtb marathons and the latter stages of a long endurance ride I put it to the soft side for a bit more comfort where comfort as well efficiency is appreciated. The only draw back to it is in the middle setting closer to soft is the delay in reaction.

Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2. The bike is part of Specialized 's Epic range of mountain bikes. The dropper for me is a must.

Compare the full range. A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills. Add custom gearing. We asked the experts Review: Trek Roscoe 9 - playful fat tyred trail hardtail For a quick review edit, watch the above video! Read Review.

Compared to the standard version of this Epic, the World Cup features shorter tube lengths and chainstays and a significantly tighter geometry. For more explosive power transfer and nimbler handling, of course. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride. No comments on this bike yet.

Specialized epic 2017 carbon

Compare the full range. A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills. Add custom gearing. Brain rear shock performs as claimed, superb handling, mostly fantastic build kit. Read Review. We asked the experts Review: Trek Roscoe 9 - playful fat tyred trail hardtail For a quick review edit, watch the above video! Specialized Epic Expert is one seriously fast cross country race bike. For the Epic range has had a complete overhaul with some interesting changes. Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden?

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Specialized, alloy, Compare the full range. This bike is a whole lot of new to me and I jumped in without trying it, so I really was hoping the reviews of previous models and my appreciation of the research, technology and design that Specialized put into there bikes was going to meet my expectations. Specialized Mini-rise, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, mm width, View on specialized. There would have been a couple of moments where with a static post I may have opted for the easier line, which meant longer, so in fact having the dropper was to a great advantage. Rear Derailleur. Specialized Mini-rise, alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, mm width, Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12xmm thru-axle, 28h. A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills. Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, 29x2. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible.

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Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Based on frame geometry and build specs. They have parts from hundreds of different manufacturers, come in…. Read Review. Have some feedback or spotted an issue? Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise. Why not be the first? Blistering straight-line-speed-focused suspension and handling character, but technically unforgiving. These not only finish of the bike beautifully in the bold orange, but they are a whole lot lighter, great adjustability, stable and capable. I think I still need to get to grips with it to gain the maximum usage out of it, just like my own brain! Loading Comments It was up to the task, more than me! Is the Specialized S-Works Epic the fastest hardtail we've ever ridden?