Otis Guy SOFT TAIL LX STEEL 1996 VS Specialized EPIC EXPERT CARBON 2009 specs comparison
Otis Guy Soft Tail LX Steel
General InfosModel | Soft Tail LX Steel |
Manufacturer | Otis Guy |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - clear powder- dark blue- green- orange- purple- red-Black |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-11 LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Ritchey WCS Prestige |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel & Fillet-brazed Steel |
Handlebar construction | Titec 175g |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Deore LX |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 108 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Otis Guy Soft Tail LX Steel Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownRitchey Prestige |
Fork type | Ritchey Logic |
Other Specs of Otis Guy Soft Tail LX Steel
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) TravelSoftride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSelle San Marco Bontrager |
Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |

Specialized Epic Expert Carbon
General InfosModel | Epic Expert Carbon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gloss Carbon and Red |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R Carbon SL LeversAvid 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 RWSFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeDT Swiss X420SL |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | 15/14ga. ButtedDT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized FACT 9m Carbon IS Construction With M5 Rear Triangle |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Adjustable |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | DMDShimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 Carbon |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox SID Race |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert Carbon
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Remote Mini |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Phenom |
Seat post extension | 2014 Butted Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Otis Guy provided us with the latest version of its Soft Tail LX Steel bike manual
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- Get your Specialized Epic Expert Carbon manual book version yo know further about this bike
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