Features:- Specialized and Fox blend their brains to develop the FlowControl Mini Brain shock with Brain Fade inertia valve, air spring, and adjustable rebound for World Cup - and local trail - domination
- Specialized E100 Future Shock fork with 100mm of Brain-regulated travel and rebound adjust is supported by a stiff carbon 1-1/8 to 1.5 inch crown/steerer assembly for greater steering precision
- Custom Avid XX World Cup R magnesium body brakes feature tool-less reach adjust, alloy-backed pads, and carbon levers with titanium hardware for ultra light and modulated braking power
- Specialized FACT OSBB carbon crankset with ceramic bearings is paired with a SRAM XX spider and 39/26t rings to create market-leading stiffness-to-weight for the ultimate power transfer
- Newly revamped Roval Control SL alloy XC wheelset with OS28 end caps, 142+ spacing, Ti QR, and DT Swiss spokes and internals is insanely stiff, light and durable for greater control and quickness
- These two world-class and featherlight 2Bliss Ready XC tyres work together for maximum speed and control in hardpack or intermediate conditions: S-Works Fast Trak LK 2.0 front, S-Works Renegade 1.9 rear
The Specialized S-Works Epic 2011 Features are:Frame: FACT 11m carbon front triangle, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT S/M, FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon non-drive DO and chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF-30 BB, 142mm drop-outs, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm
Rear Shock: Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm
Fork: Specialized Future Shock E100, inertia valve, 1 1/2-1 1/8 inch carbon steer/crown, Brain Fade, external rebound adj., single sided air spring and damper, 100mm travel
Headset: 1-1/8 and 1.5 inch Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5 inch lower, cartridge bearings
Stem: Syntace F109, 6 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Speed: 20
Front Mech: SRAM XX, S3 direct mount for DMD, top swing, bottom pull
Rear Mech: SRAM XX, 10-speed, mid cage
Chainset: S-Works OS carbon crank, 10-speed XC double, custom XX spider/rings, S: 170mm, others: 175mm, 39A x 26A, 4-bolt
Bottom Bracket: S-Works OS, integrated for PF-30
Cassette: SRAM XX, 10-speed, 11-36t
Chain: SRAM PC-1090, 10-speed
Front Brake: Custom Avid XX World Cup R, tool-less reach adj., alloy backed semi-metallic pads, magnesium calliper and lever body w/ carbon blade, ti hardware, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
Rear Brake: Custom Avid XX World Cup R, tool-less reach adj., alloy backed semi-metallic pads, magnesium calliper and lever body w/ carbon blade, ti hardware, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor
Front Hub: Roval Control SL, carbon/alloy, 24h, OS 28mm end caps, QR
Rear Hub: Roval Control SL 142+, DT Star Ratchet, 28h
Tyres: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0 Front S-Works Renegade, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x1.9 Rear
Seatpost: S-Works Carbon, single-bolt head, 30.9mm, 400mm
What is a Full Suspension Bike?
Theyre designed for a variety of off-road uses: cross-country, trail riding, free riding, downhill riding and north shore riding. They improve comfort, control and efficiency by keeping the wheels in contact with the trail more. This translates to a smoother, faster ride. Suspension travel can range widely with shorter travel more suited to cross-country and the longer travel for DH and Free ride. They can be referred to as FS, full suspension or dual suspension.