Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 29″ Mountain Bike – 2023 Model

The Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Mountain Bike with electronic drive and Brain technology
The Epic Expert from Specialized is a 29-inch carbon cross-country bike equipped with SRAM GX Eagle AXS electronic shifters, SRAM Level TL brakes and Roval carbon wheels. The suspension is provided by RockShox components, which are equipped with Brain technology. This results in a completely harmonious, automatic adjustment of the spring characteristics depending on the surface, so that you can concentrate entirely on the track. The wireless drivetrain does not need any cables at all, which, together with the internally routed brake cables, gives the bike a clean look. 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. The Level TL brakes from SRAM bring you to a safe stop when needed and offer fine dosing. In addition, the handcrafted wheelset with 29 mm wide tubeless-ready rims increases stiffness and helps save weight.
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Specifications:Application:Cross CountryWheel Size:29″Front Travel:100 mmRear Travel:100 mmSizes:M, LFront Triangle Material:carbon (11m)Rear Triangle Material:carbon (11m)Components:Frame:FACT™ 11m carbon, progressive XC race geometry, 12 x 148 mm (Boost)Fork:RockShox SID SL Brain, Brain damper, DebonAir, 44 mm offset, 15 x 110 mm (Boost)Stem:Specialized XC, 3D forged aluminium, 4 screws, 6°Handlebars:Specialized Minirise, aluminium, 6.5 mm rise, 31.8 mm clampGrips:SpecializedRear Shock:RockShox / Specialized Brain, Rx XC Tune, 5-Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integrated Extension, 265 x 52.5 mmRemote System:noneHeadset:Specialized S142500003Seatpost:Specialized, aluminium, single bolt, 30.9 mmSaddle:Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, steel strutsCrank:SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, lunar, with 34-tooth chainringPedals:noneBrakes:SRAM Level TL, 2 piston, hydraulic disc brakeShift Lever:SRAM GX Eagle AXS, MMXRear Derailleur:SRAM GX Eagle AXS, lunar, with battery coverCassette:SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 teethChain: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, thru-axle, 28 holes, straight pull, 15 x 110 mmRear Hub:DT Swiss 350, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, SRAM XD freehub, 6-bolt disc, thru-axle, 28 holes, straight pull, 12 x 148 mmFront Tyre:Specialized Fast Trak, Control carcass, T7 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.):1x 38-toothFeatures:full-suspension cross-country bikeelectronic shifting components for easy maintenance and a clean lookBrain controlled suspension travel rear and frontrigidity in the rear triangle for unparalleled power transmissionweight saving compared to previous generationwell modulable Level TL brakes for precise speed adjustmentlargest sprocket with 52 teeth for steep climbsmodern 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 struc