SPECIALIZED EPIC COMP MOUNTAIN BIKE 2021

Offering a cost-effective way into the Specialized race-bred range, the Epic Comp Mountain Bike employes the same FACT 11m carbon, 100mm travel frame with Brain technology as the bikes higher in the range, making it a great privateer XC race bike or rapid trail machine.

By distinguishing between rider input and terrain bumps, the Brain is able to ensure that the Inertia Valve remains closed for efficient pedalling but opens it to access the 100mm of travel for greater comfort, control and traction when required. The RockShox Reba RL fork matches the rear end’s 100mm for a balanced ride. As XC racecourses have become more technically demanding, so XC race bikes have changed too; the Epic’s geometry is now longer, slacker and lower, with a 67.5° head angle for confidence on steep descents and tricky sections.

Shimano’s SLX 12-speed groupset and hydraulic disc brakes are highly dependable, giving reliable shifting and tireless braking in all conditions. The massive 10-51 cassette has low enough ratios for the steepest climbs without spinning out on the descents, so whether racing for a podium or a KOM the right gear is always to hand.

The Epic rolls on 29”x2.3” Specialized Fast Trak tyres on 25mm wide, tubeless-ready alloy rims so rolling resistance is low, grip high and tubeless conversion easy. The bike is finished with a selection of Specialized components and a Body Geometry saddle, along with an integrated SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool for any trail-side repairs.

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