Specialized Epic Expert 29er Mountain Bike 2018 - XC Full Suspension MTB
Faster, lighter and more confident. The Specialized Epic Expert is a full sus carbon 29er that build on is World Cup cross-country mountain bike race winning heritage to give you the performance you need to unlock your potential.
Completely redesigned from the ground up the new Epic is lighter, smarter and faster than ever. The first full suspension bike to win a World Cup XC race, the Epic was ahead of its time when first released. As cross-country race courses have become more technical with steep sections, jumps and rock gardens the advantages the Epic offers have become increasingly relevant.
The FACT 11m carbon frame features revised geometry which offers improved performance on technical terrain. The reach is longer and the head tube angle is slightly slacker which makes the bike much more stable at speed. To keep the handling nimble in the tight corners and switchbacks, the fork features a custom 42mm offset that works with the slacker head angle to offer the ideal all round XC race performance.
Over 500 grams lighter than the previous model, the new Epic frame features a complex carbon layup that offers improved front end stiffness for improved ride quality and control. Rider-First Engineered™, the frame tubes are all size specific. This means that you get the same great handling characteristics whichever size you ride. Boost hub spacing further improves handling by allowing for a stiffer wheel build.
At the heart of the Epic’s performance is the redesigned Brain technology that works with the rear suspension to keep the rear end supple over the rough stuff but stiff on smooth ground. This means that you get all the performance advantages of rear suspension without losing pedalling efficiency. Brain 2.0 is now closer to the rear axle so it is now in the most sensitive spot which, with the redesigned internals, offers seamless reactions to bump forces as well as more consistent damping performance. The hose that connects the Brian to the RockShox shock is integrated into the suspension links which offers an improved oil path as well as offering a cleaner, sleeker design.
Up front the RockShox SID fork offers 100mm of suspension travel and features Brain technology to complement the rear. The Brain Fade adjuster on the crown allows you to dial in the performance to suit the track.
Offering a massive 500% gear range the SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 speed drivetrain delivers much the same slick shifting and quiet running performance as you get with the range topping XX1 groupset. SRAM Level TL hydraulic disc brakes give you all the stopping power you need whatever the track conditions.
With the hand built Roval Control Carbon wheels you know you are getting the very best, lightweight-yet-tough rolling performance.
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Key Features:
- Full Fact 11m carbon frame is lighter and stiffer than ever
- Rider-First Engineered™ for the same great performance in every frame size
- Specialized/RockShox Micro Brain technology for more efficient rear suspension
- RockShox Sid fork with Brain Fade adjustment
- Roval Control carbon wheels for the ultimate rolling performance
- SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 speed drivetrain for a massive 500% gear range
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X Large
- Colour: Gloss Gold Flake/Candy Red/Cosmic Black
- The Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29er is available with 0% APR finance
All Tredz bikes are:
- Fully built & ready to ride
- Fully checked & tested by Cytech qualified mechanics
- Available with 0% APR finance on baskets over £99
- 365 day ‘no hassle’ returns
- 100% Tredz awesome
- Delivered free in the UK on a date that suits you
In the box with every Tredz bike is a:
- Free Tredz 9 key trail tool
- Free Tredz pedal spanner
- Free ‘basic’ pedals
- Tredz drawstring kit bag
- 16 point, quality control check sheet
- Basic bike setup instructions
- Free Cycle Plan insurance voucher (8 weeks)
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Mountain Bike Size Chart
Height
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Bike Size
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Mountain Bike Size
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4’8” – 5’1”
143 – 155 cm
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XXS
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13” (33 cm)
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5’1” – 5’4”
155 – 163 cm
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XS
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15” (38 cm)
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5’4” – 5’7”
163 – 170 cm
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S
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16” (41 cm)
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5’7” – 5’10”
170 – 178 cm
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M
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18” (46cm)
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5’10” – 6’0”
178 – 183 cm
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L
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19” (48cm)
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6’0” – 6’3”
183 – 191 cm
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XL
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20” (51 cm)
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6’3” – 6’5”
191 – 196 cm
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XXL
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21” (53 cm)
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6’5” – 6’9”
196 – 205 cm
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XXXL
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22” (56 cm)
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* Mountain bikes are sized differently to road bikes. Typically, they are sized in inches as the first MTBs were produced in the USA. European brands like Lapierre and Haibike like to use centimetres for all their bikes. The measurements of their mountain bikes doesn’t match their road bikes but are like a simple conversion from the inches measurement. This is why we have included cm measurements in brackets for the Mountain bike column.
Read our bike size guide for more information on sizing.
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