First Look: 2013 Specialized S-Works Epic 29 XTR

2013 Specialized S-Works Epic 29 XTR Flo Red/Black

2013 Specialized S-Works Epic 29 XTR Satin Black

Finally Released! Take a look at the 2013 Specialized S-Works Epic 29 XTR! The specs on paper remain very similar to the 2012 model with the addition of AUTOSAG to the rear shock. We are not complaining! This is one of the fastest XC bikes on the market today and will be for a very long time. Specialized has proven that over and over again. What’s new is the 2013 S-Works Epic 29 will be available as two color options – Satin Carbon and Flo Red/Black

Details and Specifications

FRAME	FACT 11m carbon front triangle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, gussetless TT (S/M), FACT carbon seatstays w/carbon non-drive DO and chainstays, tapered HT, carbon PF30 BB, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm
REAR SHOCK	FOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, Kashima coating, inertia valve, Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm
FORK	Custom RockShox SID World Cup 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, Solo air spring, tapered carbon crown/steerer, top-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj., QR, 100mm travel
HEADSET	1-1/8 and 1-1/2" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings
STEM	Syntace F109, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS	S-Works XC Carbon flat bar, uni-directional carbon, 680mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS	Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: Regular, Others: XL thickness
FRONT BRAKE	Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, post mount, Ti/metal pad, Ice Tech, 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE	Shimano XTR hydraulic disc, post mount, Ti/metal pad, Ice Tech, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS	Shimano XTR 985 hydraulic, w/I-Spec clamps
FRONT DERAILLEUR	Shimano XTR M985, E-type for DMD, top-swing, dual-pull
REAR DERAILLEUR	Shimano Shadow Plus XTR, 10-speed, GS mid-cage
SHIFT LEVERS	Shimano XTR, 10-speed, w/ I-Spec clamps
CASSETTE	Shimano XTR M980, 10-speed, 11-36
CHAIN	Shimano XTR 980
CRANKSET	S-Works OS carbon, 10-speed XC double, custom SRAM spider/rings S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
CHAINRINGS
BOTTOM BRACKET	SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge
PEDALS	Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
RIMS	Roval Control SL 29, carbon disc, 28mm wide, 32h
FRONT HUB	Roval Control SL 29, carbon/alloy OS 28 end caps, QR, 32h
REAR HUB	Roval Control SL 29 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES	DT Swiss Revolution 2.0/1.5/2.0mm stainless, DT Aerolite, bladed, painted
FRONT TIRE	S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 120 TPI, aramid bead, 29x2.0"
REAR TIRE	S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 120 TPI, aramid bead, 29x2.0"
INNER TUBES	Ultralight presta
SADDLE	Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow TI rails, 143mm
SEATPOST	Specialized carbon, one bolt, 30.9mm, 400mm height
SEAT BINDER	Specialized 7050 hard anodized alloy, 36.9mm, single bolt