Specialized Epic Expert Carbon 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Epic Expert Carbon
First production 2009
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir R Carbon SL Levers
Avid Elixir R Carbon SL With 185 Or 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R Carbon SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT Swiss 370 With RWS
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
DT Swiss X420SL
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 15/14ga. Butted
DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized FACT 9m Carbon IS Construction With M5 Rear Triangle
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized XC Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Adjustable
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-971
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XT Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversSRAM X.9
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) DMD
Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.0 Carbon
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox SID Race

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert Carbon

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Available colors - Gloss Carbon and Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized AFR Remote Mini
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Phenom
Seat post extension2014 Butted Alloy


Specialized Epic Expert Carbon bike review

Specialized produced the Epic Expert Carbon bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,500.00.
Epic Expert Carbon bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Specialized Mountain bike Epic Expert Carbon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gloss Carbon and Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK tires and DT Swiss Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by DT Swiss X420SL, 28-hole/32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Avid Elixir R Carbon SL with 185 or 160mm rotor front/Avid Elixir R Carbon SL with 160 or 140mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Elixir R Carbon SL levers braking system and Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc, Rear: DT Swiss 370 with RWS hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized FACT 9m carbon IS construction with M5 rear triangle material for the frame. Specialized XC low riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Epic Expert Carbon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-971 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM X.9 gear shift levers.