Here is Red/White/Blue 2011 Epic Comp 26'. This color scheme was not listed in the dealer catalog that I looked at last night at my LBS

 

Red/White/Black Epic Comp 26'.

 

Silver/Black Epic Comp 26'

 

i LOVE that red white and blue color scheme.

 

Silver/Black Epic Comp 29er. This is the one I am considering putting in my stable.

 

Silver/Black Epic Comp Carbon 29er.

 

Orange/Silver Epic Elite.

 

Silver Epic Elite.

 

Red/White S-Works Epic Carbon.

 

oopsy.....

Silver Epic Elite.

The word SPECIALIZED is not spelled correctly on the bike......hhmm.

 

The word SPECIALIZED is not spelled correctly on the bike......hhmm.

I'm sure these are just the rough drafts. Zoom in on the SJ FSR Carbon frame. Looks like it's been in a cat fight.
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=52817&eid=4950&menuItemId=9248

 

I'm sure these are just the rough drafts. Zoom in on the SJ FSR Carbon frame. Looks like it's been in a cat fight.
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=52817&eid=4950&menuItemId=9248

As does the "distressed leather" brown S-Works Enduro frame.

 

I'm sure these are just the rough drafts. Zoom in on the SJ FSR Carbon frame. Looks like it's been in a cat fight.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=52817&eid=4950&menuItemId=9248

that's the 2010 model i have, its facets in the ud carbon lay-up & only looks like that under studio lighting or really hard direct sunlight

 

i LOVE that red white and blue color scheme.

I like that color scheme too.

 

Frame weights???

I read somewhere that the carbon frames are lighter since the rear triangle is now also carbon....

BUT...

has anyone heard whether or not the alloy frames are lighter (than '09 & '10)???

'hawg out

 

Few things i noticed that i didnt know before:

-Epic Comp Carbon 29er ; seatstays and chainstays arent carbon.
-Difference between the Epic Comp 29er and the Epic Comp Carbon 29er , besides the frame seems to be double chainset on the front of the carbon version, so 30speed vs 20speed 3x10 vs. 2x10. And because of that the 2x10 rig gets a mid cage rear mech instead of long cage.

Apart from that they seem exactly the same?

Still no prices anywhere yet?

 

Few things i noticed that i didnt know before:

-Epic Comp Carbon 29er ; seatstays and chainstays arent carbon.
-Difference between the Epic Comp 29er and the Epic Comp Carbon 29er , besides the frame seems to be double chainset on the front of the carbon version, so 30speed vs 20speed 3x10 vs. 2x10. And because of that the 2x10 rig gets a mid cage rear mech instead of long cage.

Apart from that they seem exactly the same?

Still no prices anywhere yet?

I saw the pricing at my LBS on Friday in the dealer catalog, the Epic Comp 29er MSRP is $2,800.00. And if I remember correctly, the Epic Comp Carbon MSRP is $3,700.00 (or close to that).

 

I dont get why all Epics (including the base alloy comp) have a tapered steerer tube whilst the stumpjumper (with far more travel) makes do with a standard steerer

Seems odd to me

 

I dont get why all Epics (including the base alloy comp) have a tapered steerer tube whilst the stumpjumper (with far more travel) makes do with a standard steerer

Seems odd to me

Epic is new for this year, other models are not. Perhaps we'll see upgrades to the SJ's with the next product cycle.

 

I think the higher end Stumpy's have them this year.