This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 specialized 26 era and 26 epic bicycles. With 29inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and brain inertia valve damping technology in the both the foxspecialized shock and custom rockshox sid fork, the epic expert carbon 29 has the speed to tame any cross country terrain. Can be tough to keep the front end down when climbing steep hills. I went through 7 shocks on my 2008 epic in months. Bottom bracket is a little creaky and the the brakeshift mechanism a bit clunky. The guard works with solid or qr axle types and is compatible with all mountain bike models using the 00 006 endurodemo derailleur hanger. The production version of christope sausers world championship bike, the specialized sworks epic is far more than a pure race bike. As per most of specializeds full builds, the rest of the components are inhouse. The epic was introduced by specialized in early 2000 with what seemed to be a very novel conceptlets put a brain on this bike.
Epic fsr m5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w new larger diameterstiffer ore dttt, hollow alloy shock link, sealed cartridge. The sram xo1 drivetrain is light and reliable, with the sworks fast trak tyre up front being joined by the specialized renegade control at the rear. And its all combating the old pedalinduced bob chestnut. Specialized epic marathon shimano xt full suspension mountain bike fox. Ripping around between the tape is one way to worship at the altar of speed, but for all the other long, fast rides or marathon races on technical terrain, theres our allnew epic expert evo. Refer to your owners manuals for instructions regarding the safe use of your bicycle or equipment. Specialized bicycle components recalls bicycles due to fall. Specialized epic 2008 brain shock singletrack magazine. The 12speed sram gx eagle groupset brings the performance of eagle at a doable price point.
This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Specialized recommends that you conduct a thorough inspection before each ride. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for. By pairing a fact 9m carbon fiber frame w an m5 alloy rear end with our world cup xc 29 geometry, this epic places a focus on tight tube angles and light overall weight for explosive speed and nimble. The new numbers specialized say give the best balance of stability and snappy handling. Eriks bike, board and ski is a full service bike shop, ski shop and snowboard shop. If the bottom bracket isnt causing any issues i wouldnt worry about them for now. Specialized were very good each time and just sent another. But a product that has celery powder added and no nitratenitrite added would be considered a cooked andor uncured product and be limited to a 7 day shelf life. Most of the buzz is around the specialized epic expert vs. Specialized fsr technology optimized for brain shock, m4 alloy w ore technology, fully butted and manipulated, full sealed cartridge bearing pivots, disc tabs only, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger.
Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. Medium 2017 specialized epic expert carbon fibre frame with roval carbon 29 wheels with upgraded fox factory 34 120mm kashima coat forks with remote lockout. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2019 specialized epic mens expert bike. The expert modeled uses their slightly heavier fact 11m layup that is. With 29inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and brain inertia valve damping technology in both the fox specialized rear shock and custom rockshox sid fork, the epic expert carbon 29 has the speed to tame any crosscountry terrain. The water footprint assessment manual water footprint network. This is an awesome bike and, and top of the line in its day.
Intended use the specialized epic is intended and tested for mountain bike condition 4 use only. The frame comes in colors like test orange, black orange and ano blue white. This manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the bicycle owners manual and owners manuals supplied by the. The epic expert evo is faster than a trail bike and bigger than an xc bike specialized added a 120mm fork to the epic xc frame to make a crosscountry bike that can go big. With 29inch wheels, carbon fibre frame, and brain inertia valve damping technology in the both the foxspecialized shock and custom rockshox sid fork, the epic expert carbon has the speed to tame any cross country terrain. The specialized brand is worldrenowned for its tough, fast mountain bikes which are the choice of competitive cyclists who have won world championships, cape epic races, and gold in the olympics the epic series of bicycles are crosscountry bikes that are made for both mountain. The epic frame is compatible only with single crown forks that have travel of 3. For more information on intended use and structural weight limits for the frame and components, please refer to the owners manual. Specialized bicycle components recalls bicycles due to. One model in the range does come in aluminium though. Specialized bicycle user manuals download manualslib. In 20, i sent it in to be serviced for a third time, and rather than servicing my shock, specialized just threw on a new afr shock that they had left over. The epic pro is a less expensive version of specializeds muchvaunted sworks epic fullsuspension xc bike, which has won multiple editors choice.
The build of the epic expert evo meshes shredability with. The 2008 specialized epic expert 2008 is a fullsuspension mountain bike with an aluminum and carbon m5 fact specialized afr brain fade frame. Specialized barends broken left side fixed with electrical tape. Specialized bicycle components recalls bicycles due to fall hazard. Specialized offers the epic in aluminum, carbon, and of course their sworks carbon layup. Silver, gray or bare metal 2003 specialized epic comp, serial. With a xc world championship to its name and complete bike weights as low as 21. Fsr epic, fsr camber, fsr myka, fsr safire, fsr stumpjumper, fsr enduro, fsr status, fsr demo. Theyre more technical, steeper, and simply more challenging to ride.
I wanted a more allmountain set up and bought a different bike from a. The heavyduty enduro is the best looking bike in the range by far, with cool flame and stencilled graphics. Bicycle owners manual 9th edition, 2007 this manual meets en standards 14764, 14765, 14766 and 14781. It sounded crazy, but the idea was actually quite simple. The build of the epic expert meshes performance with value, featuring a 12 speed sram gx eagle groupset, sram level tl brakes, and a handbuilt roval. The topic specialized epic 2008 brain shock is closed to new replies. The expert modeled uses their slightly heavier fact 11m layup that is still lightweight. Specialized epic expert carbon 29 20 specifications. Foxspecialized remote minibrain wnew 2012 tune, inertia valve, w brain fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length fork custom rockshox sid 29 brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered alloy steerer, brain fade and rebound adj. That means you get the same fact carbon mainframe as the topend sworks frame, but an alloy rather than carbon. The latest iteration of one of the worlds most successful xc dual suspensions is lighter, smarter and faster, and joins the likes of the scott spark and cannondale scalpel in. Trail testing 2018 specialized epic expert mountain. Specialized knew the new epic ht had to be light, but more importantly it had to be capable.
I used to own a 2008 epic expert carbon, and i had my rear shock serviced in 2011 and 2012. Lightweight, accelerates quickly, great braking power. Fact sheet of specialized 989145002 bearing kit for epic 20142016 era 20152016. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories. Were prepared to bet that 99% of those were the american companys racingtuned epic model, largely the fullcarbon versions, which cost at least r70 000. If this product is being vacuum packaged, a reduced oxygen package rop variance would still be needed. Specialized meat processing shelf stability shelf life modeling shelf life hold at room temperature hold label under forrefrigeration keep refrigerated for life safety label upon refrigerate opening batch for safety 2 test consecutive aw batches for and modeling ph each for aw and batches ph quarterly aw and ph 2 consecutive for %moisture. Specialized xc low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31. I ride a 20 epic comp thats been my main bike since i purchased it in 2014. Apr 17, 2018 sworks epic ultralight custom build with sram xx1 eagle and enve m525 duration. The epic also makes a great local woods or allday trail bike. Epic service manual availability the bearings are similar cartridge bearings with rubber seals, the difference is in how theyre attached to the frame, pressed in rather than threaded cups. Sram level tl brakes, and a handbuilt roval control carbon wheelset. It was not my intention to buy this bike when i visited my specialized dealer in the spring of 2010.
Harookzspecialized as the lead carbon engineer for the project, peter denk stated that the weight of the frame was just a coincidence. If youre a serious offroad cyclist, then a specialized epic bike is probably on your wish list. The epic expert is not only ready to shine in races, but its also ready to put your closest buddies in the pain cave on the weekends. Misc parts installation the specialized derailleur guard is available separately through your local specialized dealer. Specialized epic expert carbon world cup for this bike you get the brand new fact is 10m carbon frame, which is equipped with m5 seat stays and geometry which is designed to lead the market. The specialized derailleur guard is available separately through your local specialized dealer. I bought it used but the guy bought it less than a year ago and only rode it 12 times. This is my first all suspension bike in years as i crave efficiency but this bike behaves like a hardtail with the benefit of a cushier and frankly more aggressive and confident ride.
A total of 30% of the participants at the 2014 absa cape epic were on specialized bikes. Specialized wanted to build a bike that would have a lockout that worked without needing a remote or lever to actuate it. With 29inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and brain inertia valve damping technology in both the foxspecialized shock and custom rockshox sid fork, the epic expert carbon 29 has the speed to tame any crosscountry terrain. Anthony trujillo takes us through setting up the 2008 specialized epic and era. Specialized also put some meat on the tires with a grippy 2. Silver, gray or bare metal 2007 specialized epic comp, serial. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. Specialized epic expert carbon mountain bike 20 sigma. Stock tires are not great for regular trail riding. View and download specialized fsr owners manual online. Even further, the epic fsr expert carbon world cup holds a sram x1 rear derailleur that controls a wide range of gears with ultimate precision. Specialized waffle lock on grip sm specialized thick lock on grip lxl saddle. Is specialized meat processing variance needed if smoking meats to add flavor.
Specialized epic expert carbon evo 2019 mountain bike. I think they nailed it with the epic comp alloy at first, the gears3424 front, 1142 rear seemed a little high for me, but my trail bike had 3622, 1142 with 175mm. A specialized meat processing variance is not needed for adding celery powder. User manuals, specialized bicycle operating guides and service manuals. This is the 2008 specialized epic expert carbon, size medium, 26 xc bike, great condition, all original parts but with brand new specialized purgatory and. Specialized phenom, hollow crmo rails, thin foam, sm. Where more people with specialized bikes might look.
Specialized looked at the sum of parts that make a bike handle well, like the head angle, reach, stack, chainstay length, fork offset, etc. A fox stepcast 34 performance series fork handles suspension duties up front with 120mm of travel and a grip. Specialized fact 11m, full carbon frame, xc geometry, threaded bb, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel fork rockshox reba rl 29, solo air, compression rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 110x15mm maxle stealth thruaxle, 100mm of travel, 42mm offset. Epic specialized hardtail mountain bikes bikeexchange. The sx trail was a frameonly deal in the uk, but for 2006 therell be a complete bike too, with and a dhx 5. Specialized has released their 2018 models and now we are all searching for a new favorite bike.
Buy specialized epic expert carbon evo 2019 mountain bike from. Catalogo general specialized 2010 by specialized espana issuu. There is only one question that really matters and that is what. Epic fsr m5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w ore dttt, hollow alloy shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailer hanger. New specialized epic ht is more comfortable, capable, and. Rear shock, specialized afr brain fade, 100mm travel. Specialized 989145002 bearing kit for epic 20142016. Additional parts other protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual seatpost clamp 7050 hard annodized alloy collar w qr, 34. Specialized2018epicexpert29erfullsuspensionmountain. If you were wondering where i shot some of these trail clips it was on my. Indice 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 26 28 30 34 36 38 40 42 44. We also put some meat on the tires with a grippy 2. Sworks fast trak, 120 tpi, 2bliss ready aramid bead, dualcompound, 29x2. My epic has 170, and i love the shorter arms im 56, and the 34 24 is incredibly nice to use instead of fiddling with the rear.