2012 specialized epic carbon comp 29 blue book

Mar 02, 2016 the comp carbon does a particularly great job by offering a good percentage of the performance of the sworks, while greatly reducing cost via smart component spec, such as the same carbon front triangle used on the sworks except with an alloy rear triangle. Specialized stumpjumper comp carbon 29er 29er hardtail user. Selling my air 9 and moving on to a full suspension bike. Bike prices keep inflating while wages stay the same, but i would make the same purchase again. You could argue that of all of specializeds offerings, the camber is the truest mountain bike of them all, with versatility that makes it capable of. The anthem is too steep, the front centre is too short and while the maestro maybe more efficent if you mash out of the saddle but everywhere else the. Browse available blue books matching mountain bike, specialized. I do miss the explosiveness of my 26er s works, but thats the tradeoff. Fox specialized remote minibrain wnew 2012 tune, kashima coating, inertia valve, w brain fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length fork custom rockshox sid world cup 29 brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, topmount brain fade adj. This bike represents the topoftheline in mountain bike technology and innovation. The 29 wheels go over just about everything, and the full suspension with the brain is briliant. Apr 09, 2018 the specialized camber 29 line falls comfortably in the middle of those categories, with just enough travel to conquer technical trails but not so much that it hinders pedaling efficiency.

Here is a bike that bridges the two needs of climbing fast and descending with confidence. I dont notice the weight much except when accelerating or on sustained climbs. Specialized mountain bikes for men for sale in stock ebay. Framespecialized carbon world cupfo rkrockshox sid brainrear derailleursram x01shifterssram. I just received my 2016 specialized dolce elite and i just wanted to thank you for a great transaction. More on why i felt that way in a moment, first up is the specs. A multi xc world champion, the epic also captured olympic gold in london. Sorry gary, the rumblefish is nice, but i prefer the stumpy.

Other highperforming specialized mountain bikes for sale can include full suspension models such as the p slope, stumpjumper or enduro comp, as well as hardtail models such as the crave and rock hopper comp. Blisteringly fast fullsuspension 29er with effective terrainsensing autolockout and brilliant spec. With 29 inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and brain inertia valve damping technology in both the fox specialized shock and custom 100mmtravel fox float 32 terra logic fork with kashima coating, the epic fsr marathon carbon has the speed to tame any crosscountry terrain. Specialized enduro expert carbon 29 s4 instock in cool grey 2020.

Get the best deals on specialized 29 inch bikes when you shop. My riding style is xc and with the exception of a few alpine events most of my trails are bridleways around the dales and pennines. In fact, during our 2014 bible of bike tests in sedona, arizona, i picked the camber expert carbon evo 29 as my favorite of all 34 bikes in that years test issue. We had the privilege of being able to test and experience this legend. Bolted onto the frame is a sram x9x7 drivetrain and a sram s1250 chainset, rolling on pressfit 30 bottom bracket bearings, providing a 2. Dec, 2017 the 2017 camber comp 29 runs specialized s future shock rear fsr, a patented 4bar linkage, or horst link, suspension. Cant really say anything that hasnt been said already. That bike and the stumpy 29 especially the evos are the best mountain bikes ive ever ridden. Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, length on sizes sm. Ok, having rode specialized hardtail 26ers since 1990 i was reluctant to splash out.

Black 2012 specialized sworks epic carbon 26, serial. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. Used mountain bike, specialized price guides statricks. It is almost as light as my old 2001 stumpjumber hardtail. Epic comp 29er rider age 41 weight 75kg height 5ft 9 bike size medium. The 20 epics are improved once again so we are excited to try them. Specializeds camber comp carbon 29 blends milemunching speed with surprising roughstuff strengths but thats only one facet of the camber s outstandingly userfriendly personality. Fsr is credited with an efficient pedaling platform and reduced brake induced compression, though it relies on its rear shocks lockout to reduce pedal bob.

With a fact carbon frame, 100mm of travel, and custom sram gearing the epic comp carbon is a fast and efficient crosscountry trail bike. This came to me later last summer in the form of the 2017 specialized epic fsr comp carbon torch edition. I finally have it figured out for my riding at 180lbs weight, im running 145lbs in. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle. Fox specialized remote minibrain wnew 2012 tune, inertia valve, w brain fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length. Demos the 2012 epic 29 comp aluminum, a 2012 epic carbon, and a 2012. The specialized epic carbon comp 29 gets a sram x9 rear derailleur and 16 cassette in a 2. So when the guys in the demo paddock asked me what i wanted to ride, i chose an epic and was given a 20 specialized epic comp 29. Sram x7, 10speed, aluminum trigger, wmatchmaker clamp. Other than cockpit sizing, grip and shock tunes, it carries the same basic spec as the mens but comes in at 21. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. The specialized camber 29 line falls comfortably in the middle of those categories, with just enough travel to conquer technical trails but not so much that it hinders pedaling efficiency. Nov 02, 2011 this epic comp carbon 29er sports a carbon front triangle mated to an m5 aluminum rear end and is the most affordable of the carbon framed epics.

The epic we have here is the most affordable of the carbon epic range. This bike is a fully kittedout machine for those looking for maximum performance in the toughest conditions. Avid avid elixir 7 sl brakes bring the epic to a stop and specialized branded. It was no surprise when specialized issued a 29er version of the epic last year. Epic expert carbon evo r 29er, view blue book epic expert evo, 2 price guides, epic. Jun 23, 2017 this came to me later last summer in the form of the 2017 specialized epic fsr comp carbon torch edition. The same roval traverse wheels, except alloy instead of carbon.

Read more fact is 9m carbon fsr frame with m5 alloy rear triangle with dedicated 29er geometry, sealed cartridge bearing pivots and 142mm dropouts delivers strength, rigidity, and suppleness to create an. One of the new breed of 29er mountain bikes weve been most keen to ride this year is the specialized epic, the us companys flagship race bike which has been winning the biggest races since it was first introduced in 2003. M5 alloy, 29 geometry, tapered headtube, full internal shiftbrake routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm. That was the sworks version, yes its very cool and worked well on the tarmac at the olympic games in rio. Fact 11m carbon front triangle, fact is construction, gussetless tt sm, fact carbon seatstays wcarbon nondrive do and chainstays, tapered ht, carbon pf30 bb, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm. Not a high end model, this one was an all aluminum frame, main and rear triangle, x9x7 drive train, magura brakes, a reba fork, and non carbon roval wheels. It likes to be ridden hard and handles better the faster youre moving. The m5 aluminum epic comp 29 has 100mm of travel and 29inch.

The handlebar is more flexible than i would like but it doesnt affect the ride. Get the best deals on specialized 29 inch bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. This came as a huge surprise to me too as ive never been a believer in the brain concept that specialized uses on the epic platform. All new models purchased from our site include warranty protection and are covered by a refund policy. Available in carbon fiber and alloy models, the epic features our proven 29er geometry, our active and independent fsr suspension, and is equipped with the proven brain shock engineered to read the terrain to provide the perfect ridewhether sprinting uphill or descending at speed. Specialized epic expert carbon revew texas mountain bike. Read more fact is 9m carbon fsr frame with m5 alloy rear triangle and sealed cartridge bearing pivots delivers strength, rigidity, and suppleness to create. Body geometry phenom comp, hollow crmo rails, 143mm seatpost. The epic range is specialized s 29 full suspension, cross country mountain bike range designed for anything from cross country trails to top level competition use. Foxspecialized remote minibrain wnew 2012 tune, kashima coating, inertia valve, w brain fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length fork custom rockshox sid world cup 29 brain, inertia valve damper, air spring, tapered carbon steerer, topmount. Its also the only xc bike in the line that gets the new grip shift.

The lightest of the bunch will be the womens epic sworks xx1. The 2014 specialized epic expert carbon was among the top 3 best rides i had at the interbike dirt demo. Fact 11m carbon front triangle, fact is construction, gussetless tt sm, fact carbon seatstays w carbon nondrive do and chainstays, tapered ht, carbon pf30 bb, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm. The bike is a sought after carbon model and rolls really well on 29 wheels. The 100mm travel epic comp carbon features a fact carbon frame, specialized brain technology suspension and custom avid elixir r brakes for a lightweight and capable crosscountry machine. Finishing the bike is a pair of roval 29 32hole wheels with sworks fast trak and renegade control tyres. Specialized epic comp 29er 29er full suspension user. Considerations when deciding which specialized mountain bikes for men to buy. Find out how much a 2011 specialized epic comp carbon 29er bicycle is worth. The epic range is specializeds 29 full suspension, cross country mountain bike range designed for anything from cross country trails to top level competition use. Not a high end model, this one was an all aluminum frame, main and rear triangle, x9x7 drive train, magura brakes, a.

The 2017 camber comp 29 runs specializeds future shock rear fsr, a patented 4bar linkage, or horst link, suspension. Specialized body geometry phenom comp, hollow crmo rails, 143mm width. Specialized stumpjumper comp carbon 29er 29er hardtail. It gets the new control sl carbon wheelset, one of only two nonsworks mountain bikes to get the carbon wheels.

Chainstay lengthno matter on that i read that stumpy is still very well in handling. The other models have a 11mm carbon frame, except the mens comp, which is a m5 premium aluminum and the womens comp alloy, which is a specialized m5 premium aluminum frame. Foxspecialized remote minibrain wnew 2012 tune, inertia valve, w brain fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length. With 29inch wheels, carbon fiber frame, and brain inertia valve damping technology in both the foxspecialized shock and custom 100mmtravel fox float 32 terra logic fork with kashima coating, the epic fsr marathon carbon has the speed to tame any crosscountry terrain. Epic specialized hardtail mountain bikes bikeexchange. Suspension duties are handled by a 100millimeter rockshox reba rlt 29 up front and a fox specialized flowcontrol mini brain rear shock. Camber is specializeds full suspension mountain bike range designed for anything from singletrack to technical trails and descents. The sworks models have a fact 12mm carbon frame, except for the sworks xx1 eagle, which has a 12mm carbon frame.

It, along with the alloy version below, share the same drivetrain. Camber is specialized s full suspension mountain bike range designed for anything from singletrack to technical trails and descents. The horst link pivot just in front of the dropout is a specialized patented feature. Before i continue, no it isnt the version that changes colour in the heat. If ever there was a bike that cried out for a bigwheel makeover, it was this one. Ive been researching and narrowed my choices down to these 2 bikes. Review specialized camber 29 mountain bike action magazine. Ive been riding the 2012 specialized epic and have been setting prs on both climbs and descents. New listingspecialized chisel comp xc mountain bike size small. Specialized dual suspension mountain bikes for sale.