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Specialized Epic Expert Carbon XC Full Suspension
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User Reviews
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Tommy Leopard
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: February 4, 2013 Strengths: This bike is everything I wanted it is light, fast and takes a beating. Two trip though backwoods of Colorado mountains and forest roads. This bike never let me down. Had some noise in the bottom bracket took my bike shop about 30 minutes to fix. The SRAM 10 speed shifts clean and quick. Front and rear brain adjust to most trail conditions making a smooth ride. I worried about the carbon frame breaking but it has taken some shot that would have bent my old metal bike. I bought this bike with the hopes of not having to upgrade in few year and after 2 years it looks like I'll ride it a few more. Weaknesses: Specialized Service: I have had a slight oil leak in the rear brain. Specialized after an (attempted rebuild) that this was not a issue and should not hurt the prefomance of the bike. Not to knock my bike shop these guy have been great and I continue to use them. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Single tracks, forest roads Duration Product Used: 2 1/2 years Price Paid: $5000.00 
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cda biker
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: May 13, 2012 Strengths: this bike is a solid race bike... very fast & nimble for a 29er (2012). overall the bike comes spec. well even the x7 front der. works great. previous rides on other 29ers were disappointing but the epic is dialed. Weaknesses: $5800 price...ouch, front fork rattles enough that my friends think something is loose on my bike every time we ride. would like the option to choose grip shift or trigger shifters. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: cave Price Paid: $5800.00 Purchased At: 2 wheeler dealer Similar Products Used: older epics Bike Setup: stock with carbon bar up grade
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MultiRider
a Racer
from Colorado Date Reviewed: August 23, 2011 Strengths: I have the 29er version. Handles extremely well - both nimble and stable. Both Brains work well so I no longer have to worry about flipping levers or whatever. Inspires confidence, I definitely go faster both uphill and downhill compared to my old Ibis Mojo. Love the bike! Weaknesses: Not a fan of 2x10. I race the Expert class, so I'm not an untrained cyclist, but I sometimes need the granny and 36t in the back with the 29er hoops. And I sometimes need the big ring and 11t for top speed. The stock wheels are pathetic at this price point. The rear hub disintegrated - cassette carrier cracked, ball bearings pouring out, trashed. The LBS couldn't supply a loaner because of the idiotic "142+" spacing. Only later did I realize they could have loaned me a 142 and re-tuned the rear der. Specialized replaced the wheel, but it took 2 weeks. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lots Duration Product Used: 1 Year 
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Daveflan
a Weekend Warrior
from RSM CA Date Reviewed: July 13, 2011 Strengths: 2012 Epic 29'r Carbon EVO model, white and black looks cool. Some upgrades this year the 2010 does not have. Weaknesses: Good thing it has two brains, I lost mine. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Whiting Ranch Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $5000.00 Purchased At: Rock/Road MV Similar Products Used: 2011 Epic, Stump, Camber demo bikes. Older Santa Cruz and Turner. Bike Setup: Tubless, drop post
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Fly Rod
a Cross Country Rider
from Ashland, OR Date Reviewed: May 28, 2011 Strengths: Very stiff and efficient. Brain fr/rear. 2x10. Light wheel set and tires. Exceptional handling and climbing. FAST! 29" tires rock! Weaknesses: Still waiting to discover one. Perhaps weight at 27 lb 10 oz with XT SPD's? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Apine trail Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $4300.00 Purchased At: Peak Sports Similar Products Used: Kona HeiHei deluxe Bike Setup: All stock except converted to tubless = -3 oz per tire.
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K-OS
a Cross Country Rider
from Brantford ON, Canada Date Reviewed: May 15, 2011 Strengths: Amazing bike, lightweight, great looks, best bike I have ever owned, feels like the thing just rides itself, handles anything the rider can and it fly's uphill. Weaknesses: IMHO ... NONE ! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Many... Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $5760.00 Purchased At: Brantford Cyclepath Similar Products Used: Nothing, my previous bike was a KONA Hoss Deluxe. Bike Setup: 2011 Epic Expert Carbon, Spec. Command Post, Crank Bros Egg Beaters SL, upgrade to full XO (shifters & fd)
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seattle43
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: January 18, 2011 Strengths: Responsive and great looking - yet the fit was best for my riding style. Weaknesses: Lots of consideration to dial in your fork response rate with Reba Brain in front and back. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $4500.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: None...went with what I thought was best option Bike Setup: 2011 Epic Expert Carbon and replaced entire drivetrain with XX
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aus81
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: September 12, 2010 Strengths: Exceptional handling, climbing, light weight, brain shock is awsome Weaknesses: Had some issues with the stock rims, keep on breaking spoke nipples, also got the front lut of true way too easily Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: ones with dirt Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $3000.00 Purchased At: byman Similar Products Used: trek ex 9.9/top fuel ssr Bike Setup: roval sl wheels, sworks XX 2 ring crank, carbon flatbars otherwise stock
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ssbrix
a Racer
from Fort Smith, AR Date Reviewed: February 11, 2010 Strengths: Good components, light and fast. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ben Geren Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $3500.00 Purchased At: Champion cycling Similar Products Used: 2007 specialized xc comp Bike Setup: original except replaced seatpost with a thompson elite.
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billabongbrad
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, NSW, Austraila Date Reviewed: January 11, 2010 Strengths: Light, Stiff, Direct & strong. This bike is so fast, you just aim it hand hang on. Weaknesses: I kept getting punchers in the light weight tyres. DT Swiss rims are alittle weak and one has cracked at the join. The new rim was $199.00 and Specialized couldn't match the colour. I now have a brown & a black rim. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Royal National Park Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $4654.00 Purchased At: Chain Reaction Similar Products Used: Specialized Big Hit FSR Bike Setup: Stock standard off the floor
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Rotor888
a Weekend Warrior
from Hamilton, Ontario Date Reviewed: December 11, 2009 Strengths: Rigid rigid rigid. There simply isn't any frame flex. Suspension is suprisingly easy to dial in. Weaknesses: I'm always nervous about chipping the carbon, but it's taken some hard hits and it's good to go. I ride it as a all mountain/trail bike and it takes it and loves it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Escarpment Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $2000.00 Purchased At: Bought used on pinkb Similar Products Used: Cannondale hardtail. Rocky etx10 Bike Setup: No tubes in maxxis ignitor rubber. Crank bros eggbeaters. Might put lighter seatpost & stem on in spring.
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siegerhund
a Cross Country Rider
from North Park, PA Date Reviewed: October 28, 2009 Strengths: Light,quick, and very nimble! Holds excellent lines. Climbs great. Weaknesses: Seatpost is Hvy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: AnySouth Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Pro Bikes Similar Products Used: 98 Stumpjumper M2 Pro ( Goodbye! ) Bike Setup: All stock except for 2.1 Nevegals Stick E's.Will change stem and seat post soon.
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helo300
a Cross Country Rider
from Pomona, NY, USA Date Reviewed: October 25, 2009 Strengths: Perfect geometry. Not too twitchy, not too slow. Fairly light bike which is fast, light wheelset and great hubs. Carbon frame very stiff. Rock Shox SID Race is a great fork. Brain works very well. Avid brakes are great! Stock Specialized tires work surprisingly well for a low profile XC Race tire. Weaknesses: Not really a weakness, but the DT Swiss Skewers are a pain to use. Can easily swap those skewers, the seatpost, QR seat collar, and bar/stem for lighter equipment if so desired. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Stewart Airport Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $3200.00 Purchased At: Cyclesport Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Totally stock except I had to get pedals. Bought the Crankbrothers Eggbeater Ti pedals. Nice.
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bike182mtb
a Racer
from australia Date Reviewed: August 28, 2009 Strengths: frame its so stiff it rocks going up hill and brain shock as a race bike its great Weaknesses: some parts are a bit cheap and heavy[cassette,seatpost,stem] Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: woodford to glenbrook Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $3600.00 Purchased At: lbs Similar Products Used: 2005 carbon nrs air,mojo carbon Bike Setup: xt cassette,fsa carbon bars,sella itla seat,carbon seatpost,mavic slr wheels,ritchy wcs stem
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Frank
a Cross Country Rider
from Perth, Western Australia Date Reviewed: June 20, 2009 Strengths: This bike has it all. What a great overall bike. Great for cross country riding and one hell of a racing bike. Doesn't have any problems climbing and going down is just as nice as going up. Thumbs up to Specialized for the design of the brain, they have really got it working perfectly (no stuffing around with locking out etc). Once you adjust the shocky and the brain setting to your liking you will be amazed on the ride you will have... WHAT A GREAT BIKE!!! Weaknesses: Standard tyres are excellent for racing but if you use it alot for cross country use you will get alot of flat tyres. Definatley change the tryes if cross country is your thing... WHAT A GREAT BIKE!!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $5000.00 Similar Products Used: Cannondale, Giant and Scott Bike Setup: Apart from the tyres, haven't changed anything on it, don't need to everything on it is absolutely perfect... WHAT A GREAT BIKE!!!
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