Specialized Epic Women's 2003 Full Suspension

4.5/5 (2 Reviews)
MSRP : $2060.00


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Jacqui Lambert a Cross Country Rider from Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date Reviewed: January 25, 2004

Strengths:    Women's geometry frame - great feel to it. The distance and reach from seat to handlebars is perfect, and height is excellent. Tight corners are no problem. This is a fast bike on any trail. Fantastic climbing abilties without any bobbing, even when climbing out of the saddle. The bonus is not having to worry about flicking a 'lockout' switch to eliminate the bobbing. The suspension kicks in when needed and is very responsive - a comfortable ride for short runs or epics. Women's specific seat - very comfortable. No problems with bearings and no annoying squeaks or creaks!

Weaknesses:    Shimano M515 pedals - eggbeaters should be standard. Skareb fork - needed warranty repair when the lockout wouldn't unlock. Warranty repair - seat (leather on the nose wore thin before any real riding was done). Disc brakes would have been a better option to enhance the overall bike.

Bottom Line:   
This bike is great for those wanting a full susser for comfort, and a hardtail for speed. It's quick through tight singletrack and downhill. Climbing is superior, as bobbing is elimnated with the use of the rear suspension and 'brain'. It's a good competition bike, or for just cruising the trails on an all dayer.

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Purchased At:   Pump N Pedals

Similar Products Used:   Gary Fischer Sugar 2+, Scott G-Zero FX2, Trek Fuel 90 WSD

Bike Setup:   Skareb Comp Diva Forks, Fox Float with Brain, XT rear derailleur, LX front derailleur, LX shifters, Avid 5 brakes, Mavic 221 rims, Specialised Pro tyres, Dolce WSD seat, Eggbeater Mallet C pedals.


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Brenda a Cross Country Rider from Phoenix, AZ

Date Reviewed: December 1, 2002

Strengths:    The bike is built for a women, with the appropriate geometry. The saddle is for a woman as well.

Weaknesses:    None so far

Bottom Line:   
Nice ride. I went from riding a hard tail tank to this nice new bike. Having full suspension, especially with the self adjusting brain has been great. Face it, after riding what I was, almost anything would be an improvement. Handles great in the downhill and just all around. The only thing that needs to go is the new saddle that they're including on the bike. For all you ladies out there, keep the saddle you've got....

Enjoy the trails.

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Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $1800.00

Purchased At:   Excellent Bikes

Bike Setup:   XTR Shifting, Bontrager cranks, Scareb Fork, yada yada yada. Ooops, almost forgot about Specialized's new "Brain" that helps those of use without a brain sometimes to think!



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