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Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon Disc XC Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews 
Submitted by
eattheroadrunner
a Racer
from Australia New Zealand Date Reviewed: February 2, 2011 Strengths: Fantastic race bike when it's not broken!!! Best climbing bike ever ridden and handles beautifully. However... Weaknesses: This is the fourth warranty frame I have had since 2006. Three future shock inners and three rear shocks replacements (separate occasions), and two rear carbon triangles. I initially thought it was me, and then realized many other people have had similar issues. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: 2006, 2x 2008, 2009 S-Works Epics, Anthem, Trance, Stumpjumpers... 
Submitted by
onza
a Racer
from Santa Clarita,CA Date Reviewed: November 13, 2010 Strengths: Handles like on rais, climbs like a hard tail, descends WAY better than I expected, handles singletrack perfectly! Way light, stiff, agile...the PERFECT XC F/S race bike! Weaknesses: ZERO weaknesses! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Big Bear, CA Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $4100.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: Epic Expert, GT, Ellsworth and another favorite of mine...Pivot Mach 4 Bike Setup: Stock 2010 setup, except I have 2010 Mavic Crossmax SLR's and a Bontrage Evoke RXL saddle
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acesEPIC
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairfield, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 4, 2010 Strengths: Coolness factor, even after 3 years. Efficient FSR rear suspension, when the rear Brain shock is set correctly, this bike absolutely climbs either standing or sitting. Specialized really stands behind this carbon frame since its backed by a lifetime warranty. Weaknesses: I really still can't find any after 3 years. Well maybe the original XTR rear 140mm rotor didn't provide as much braking power as I'd like. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anywhere on dirt Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $4700.00 Purchased At: Ray's Cycle, Fairfie Similar Products Used: circa 2002 Santa Cruz Heckler for work Bike Setup: XTR drivetrain, Thomson cockpit, 2010 Ritchey 10degree flat bar 670mm width, Formula Oro K24 brakes with 160 rotors front & rear, WTB Silverado Team saddle, SWorks Captain 2" tyres, Crossmax SLR's (stock) Oh yeah, Crank Brother's EggBeater SL's modified with Ward Industries Very Short Ti spindles; these are the absolute bomb! for lowered pedal Q.
Submitted by
aglobalnomad
a Racer
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: May 6, 2009 Strengths: Light, well balanced, snappy, integrated XTR front derailleur, and stiffer steerer/ front suspension. Weaknesses: None yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: billy t to split enz Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: 2008 Epic S-Works 2007 Epic S-Works Bike Setup: Futureshock E100 front fork/ brain Brain rear shock XO shifters and rear derailleur XTR front derailleur, cassette, chain, cranks Hope brakes
Submitted by
cweb
a Cross Country Rider
from castle rock,CO, USA Date Reviewed: December 13, 2008 Strengths: Light, good looks, components that just work Weaknesses: Brake noise Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Like them all Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $4900.00 Purchased At: Wheatridge Cycle Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: stock set up
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miguelsa
a Racer
from Caracas, Venezuela Date Reviewed: September 29, 2008 Strengths: excellent climber, feels agile and in control on climbs, looks trick Weaknesses: rough over rockie terrain when not perfectly set Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $9500.00 Purchased At: wind center Similar Products Used: epic sworks 2004, turner flux Bike Setup: thompson masterpiece seatpost, monkey lite sl bar, avid ultimate brakes, XO gripshifters, XO rear derailleur XTR front derraileur, mavic slr rims, stan no tubs, continental speedking tires, slk gelflow carbon kit saddle, servicio corse 100 stem, zipp carbon bottle cage, manitou R7 fork
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MEidne
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, South Africa Date Reviewed: July 6, 2008 Strengths: I rode the Cape Epic on this bike. The Cape Epic is the largest stage mountain bike race in the world. It was 966km long with 18000m of climbing ridden over 9 days. The terrain ranges from dirt road to seriously hectic jeep track to single track. The bike performed flawlessly, I did not have one mechanical for the whole race. This is the best bike I have ever ridden, it is light, provides a solid climbing platform and is super fast downhill. Its precise handling saved my ass many times. I set the brain shock on the softest setting and there was still no bounce even when hammering out the saddle on climbs. The quality of the frame finish is very high and the bike still looks brand new even after all the training riding and nine intense days of racing. Even though the bike is a full racing rig it was still comfortable after 10 hours in the saddle. After all the riding it still gives me a thrill to ride it. Weaknesses: The brain shock needed to be replaced due to a factory fault otherwise none. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Harkerville trails Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $5000.00 Purchased At: Willie Engelbrecht C Similar Products Used: Gaint NRS, Gary Fisher Cake Bike Setup: Mavic crossmax sl wheels, Maxxis UST tubless, full 2008 XT groupset (which also fantastic), Thompson masterpiece seat post, Fzik Gobi saddle
Submitted by
fredjjjj
a Cross Country Rider
from North vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: June 20, 2008 Strengths: Light weight, Brain shock, stiffness, no vibrations! Weaknesses: Layback seatpost prevents full drop. Magura brakes run smoking hot, but no fading! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Canyon Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $6500.00 Purchased At: Obsession Bikes Similar Products Used: S-Works Enduro, S-works Stumpjumper, Specialized EPIC 2005 (aluminum). Rocky Mountain ETS-X Bike Setup: Stock except for Gravity Dropper seatpost (fantastic!) and replaced the (useless) stock tires with Specialized Captain 2.0, the grippiest and lightest 2.0 tires I have ever had. The superlight Roval wheels seem to take a beating without problem.
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John Williams
a Cross Country Rider
from Temecula Date Reviewed: May 14, 2008 Strengths: Weight and great set up Weaknesses: The "Brain" has a low IQ it has been redone twice and now I have an 08 on it. The only issue is what to do when this part is out of production? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Aliso Creek Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $3400.00 Purchased At: bay Similar Products Used: Jamis xam, Enduro pro, yeti 575
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Sammy Rutherford
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden,CO Date Reviewed: January 4, 2008 Strengths: DREAM BIKE!!! This is one if the nicest bikes I have ever ridden. I have ridden & raced for 20 years, and the only other bike I have experienced in the same class was a Titus Racer X Exo Grid Titanium/Carbon Fiber, $9000. Fast, agile & responsive. Point & shoot. Simply a dream to ride. This bike handles like a hardtail, but is comfortable. Like riding your road bike on the trail. Weaknesses: This baby ain't cheap. Also, the stock Roval wheelset could be upgraded. They're light, but for heavier riders, you may feel some flex & possible true issues. Fast Trak Tires are fast rolling for dry hard pack, but don't corner the best. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Buffalo Creek/Colorado Trail Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $5000.00 Purchased At: Bike Shop Employee Similar Products Used: Titus Racer-X Exo Grid, Yeti ASR, Trek Fuel EX 8 Bike Setup: 2008 Carbon S-Works Epic. Shimano XTR crankset, front Dr and pedals, SRAM XO rear Dr & thumb rachet shifters, Marta Magura SL hydro disc brakes, Fox Float RLC front shock, Specialized Brain rear shock, Thompsom SL Elite stem, S-Works Carbon handle bar & stem, Specialized Phenom Saddle, OEM except uprgraded wheelset to Mavic Cross Maxx SL & ugraded tires to Continental Mountain King 2.2, ODI Rogue lock on grips.
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Craig
a Cross Country Rider
from West Monroe, LA Date Reviewed: December 28, 2007 Strengths: Amazing Everything! I am highly impressed with this bikes 21.8 pounds which is minus my Ti Crankbrother Eggbeaters. Top of the Line Components! Weaknesses: Non, as of now except the high price! ;-( Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Flume Trail Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $6000.00 Similar Products Used: My first Full Suspension/Carbon. Previous bike was a 2006 Trek 6500 hard tail, which was a Great Beginner Bike! Highly Recommended also! Bike Setup: 2008 S-Works Carbon Epic Disc Stock. See Specialized.com for the specs
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Rick mayo
a Cross Country Rider
from Visalia CA USA Date Reviewed: November 12, 2007 Strengths: Ahh!! my 2008 Epic. Dreams do come true. Climbs great. I feel very confident when I am on this bike. Wherever I point the bike it goes.It is incredibly quick. After riding a Klein Rascal since 92 I was ready for a new bike. What a great transition to suspension for me.I have always liked technology and this bike is specked perfectly. Weaknesses: I wish the seatpost clamp was a quickrelease. I guess they are worried about over torqueing the carbon components.There were warning stickers everywhere. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anything fast Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $6000.00 Purchased At: Visalia Cyclery Similar Products Used: Klein Rascal xtr complete with RockShox mag 21 if this is even a comparison. Bike Setup: Stock. Who would want to change anything on this Bike
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Cam McCarty
a Racer
from Medicine Hat, AB, Canada Date Reviewed: August 6, 2007 Strengths: Weight, awesome geometry, nice aggresive ride. Fox rear shock works well for me when set up correctly. Weaknesses: Rear derailler cable was not routed correctly from Specialized factory so was sitting on frame rather than guide, S**t pedals, but understand that's a preference, XTR dual controls take some getting used to. Stock Fastrak tubeless tires=too wide for my liking.Not sure how available it is to upgrade to the FSR rear shock if wanted to. Retailers- what a bunch of a*sf**ks sometimes. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Echo Dale/Redcliffe Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $6000.00 Similar Products Used: Nothing really. Old school hardtailer for the majority of XC trails in western Canada that I have been riding for the past 15 years. Bike Setup: 2006 Epic S-Works size Large, XTR dual control, thompson post and stem, crossmax SL wheels, kool stop pads, XTR pedals,
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Matt
from Canberra, Australia Date Reviewed: July 26, 2007 Strengths: Light, well built, strong, fantastic geometry, suspension second to none, looks Weaknesses: Zip, Zero, Ziltch... Nadda Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sparrow Hill Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $4500.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: 03 Epic Comp, Giant Anthem, Cannondale Rush Bike Setup: Mavic Crossmax SL tubeless, SRAM X0 Shifters & rear derailleur, & XGen front derailleur, XTR Crank & BB, Avid Juicy Carbon brakes, Rock Shox Reba World Cup forks, Easton EC90 carbon flat bar, Race Face Stem
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Mitch
a Cross Country Rider
from Longwood, FL Date Reviewed: June 28, 2007 Strengths: Everything Weaknesses: Cost! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pisgah Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $5200.00 Purchased At: Santos Bike shop Similar Products Used: Trek Fuel Bike Setup: XTR
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