Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29″ Mountain Bike

The Epic Expert Carbon Mountain Bike by Specialized with Brain Technology
The Epic Expert from Specialized is a fast, lightweight 29″ cross-country bike that has been equipped with SRAM X01 Eagle 1×12-speed shifters, Level TL brakes and carbon wheels from Roval. The frame has a highly rigid rear triangle with 100 mm travel, a complex carbon fibre layup and a full carbon shock linkage, which ensures top handling. Brain Technology in the RockShox suspension fork and shock automatically adjusts the suspension characteristics so you can stay focused on the trail. Safe speed regulation is provided by 2-piston brakes that can be modulated perfectly. In addition, the handcrafted wheelset with 29 mm wide tubeless-ready rims increases stiffness and helps save weight.
Specifications:Application:Cross CountryWheel Size:29″Front Travel:100 mmRear Travel:100 mmSizes:S, M, L, XLFront Triangle Material:carbon (11m)Rear Triangle Material:CarbonComponents:Frame:FACT™ 11m carbon, progressive XC race geometry, 12 x 148 mm boostFork:RockShox SID SL Brain, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, DebonAir, 44 mm offset, 106 mm trail, 15 x 110 mm BoostStem:Specialized XC, aluminium (3D forged), 4-bolt, 6° RiseHandlebars:Specialized Alloy Minirise, 6.5 mm Rise, 31.8 mmGrips:Specialized TrailRear Shock:RockShox-Specialized Brain, RX XC Tune, 5-Position-Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265 x 52.5 mmRemote System:noneHeadset:Specialized S142500003 (1 1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom, IS)Seatpost:Specialized, aluminium, single bolt, 30.9 mmSaddle:Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, steel strutsCrank:SRAM X1 Eagle, aluminium, DUB, SRAM DUB BSA 73 mm bottom bracket, 34 T chainringPedals:noneBrakes:SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc brake, 2 pistonsShift Lever:SRAM X01 Eagle, Trigger, 12-speedRear Derailleur:SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speedCassette:SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tChain:SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speedRims:Roval Control SL, carbon offset design, 29 mm jaw width, 4 mm hook width, tubeless ready, 28 holesSpokes:DT Swiss Comp RaceFront Hub:DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt disc, 15 x 110 mm thru-axle, 28 holes, straight pullRear Hub:DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt disc, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, 12 x 148 mm thru-axle, XD freehub body, 28 holes, straight pullFront Tyre:Specialized Fast Trak, Control carcass, T5 rubber compound, 29 x 2.35″Rear Tyre:Specialized Renegade, Control carcass, T5 rubber compound, 29 x 2.35″Approved For:Weight Limit:109 kg (rider + gear)Rotor Size (max.):180 mm (rear)Tyre Size (max.):29″ x 2.4″ (rear wheel)Chainrings:1xChainring Size (max.):38 TFeatures:Brain controlled suspension travel rear and frontrigidity in the rear triangle for unparalleled power transmissionvery capable handlingweight saving compared to previous generationwell modulable Level TL brakes for precise speed adjustmentmodern carbon wheels at World Cup level for maximum durability, stiffness, ride qualityinternal cable routingincluding Cage Mount multi-tool for attachment to SWAT™ bottle cagesSpecialized aluminium seat clamp, 34.9 mmstandard tubes with SV / Presta valvesTechnology:FACT™
FACT is an acronym for ” Functional Advanced Composite Technology” and summarises all the know-how that Specialized has in the use of carbon fibre. It is a holistic approach, which primarily concerns the bike frames, but is found in many components such as handlebars, stems, saddles etc. The starting point is always the awareness for the needs of riders and the capability to fulfil them. Next, the selection of fibres, resins and fabric layers takes place; in this process the quality of the carbon and the arrangement of the fibre layers play an important role. It is important to find the right set-up for the project at hand and the intended location or rather the area of application. It is often necessary to differentiate from model to model at several points. In the final step, attention is paid to processing the material in a way that allows the desired advantages in terms of low weight, rigidity and stability to be achieved.

Brain
The Specialized Brain Technology is a system for the automatic adjustment of the suspension characteristics of shocks and dampers and suspension fork. It will seamlessly switch between hard, tight and soft, active settings, depending on whether the terrain is flat or rough. The bike thinks for you so that you can concentrate entirely on the trail. The technology is based on an inertia valve that blocks the flow of oil when closed, but opens immediately when struck, allowing the suspension to engage. Brain naturally distinguishes between shocks from the ground and shocks from the pedal. In its current version, the system, which was first used in 2002, is more durable and requires less maintenance than ever before and also offers a wider, individually adjustable bandwidth between maximum tautness and maximum activity.

Rider-First Engineered™
Rider-First Engineered describes the design approach used by Specialized to precisely match each fra