Specialized Epic Expert 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Epic Expert
First production 2008
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Epic Expert Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Track Control LK
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type 160 (millimeters) Rear Brakes
185 (millimeters) Front and Avid Ultimate 7 Disc
Avid Ultimate 7 Levers
Avid Ultimate 7 Disc
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT Swiss
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
DT Swiss X420
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Niples
Spoke wheel 1.8/1.6 Double-butted
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsM5 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 31.8
6 Up
640 (millimeters) Wide
8 Back
Specialized OS XC Low Rise 2014 Alloy Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 3D Forged With CNC Finish
31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Specialized
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-971 With Power Link
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XT
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano M-762 XT
Gear shift leversSRAM X-9 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Epic Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)
Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X-0
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox F100 RL

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Ano Blue and White
- Black and Orange
- Test Orange
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized AFR Brain Fade
Saddle seat Hollow Cr-Mo Rails
Specialized XC MTB
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Single Bolt Setback
2014 Butted Alloy


Specialized Epic Expert bike review

Specialized produced the Epic Expert bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,300.00.
Epic Expert bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Specialized Mountain bike Epic Expert can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ano Blue and White, Black and Orange and Test Orange .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Specialized Fast Track Control LK tires and DT Swiss stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by DT Swiss X420, 28-hole/32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Avid Ultimate 7 disc, 185mm front/Avid Ultimate 7 disc, 160mm rear brakes, Avid Ultimate 7 levers braking system and Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc, Rear: DT Swiss hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used M5 aluminum material for the frame. Specialized OS XC low rise 2014 alloy bar, 31.8, 640mm wide, 6 up, 8 back high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Epic Expert to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized ,31.8mm clamp, 3D forged with CNC finish.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano M-762 XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-971 with Power Link chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM X-9 Trigger gear shift levers.