FEATURESGo ahead, try and find something that’ll put a bigger smile on your face than absolutely smashing the perfect line on a fast, capable hardtail. The Epic Hardtail Expert exists to make that smile even bigger—and to make sure your face gets just as hard of a workout as your legs. Working towards the lightest bike possible has long been the race within the race, but at what cost? The battle of the grams certainly hasn’t been without its casualties, with hardtail XC race bikes coming to stand for a harsh, twitchy ride at the expense of capability and versatility. But who said fatigue from fighting against your own bike makes you any faster? Instead, recognizing that the fastest bike is more than simply the lightest bike, we said out with the jarred-to-death tail, the measure-your-posterior’s-sorrows-by-the-yard tail and in with the avant-garde tail. The ridiculously capable, mystifyingly comfortable, head-shakingly light and all-around fast, Epic Hardtail. Sure, we optimized every inch of the Epic Hardtail frame to achieve the lightest production hardtail frame in the world anyway, but we also prioritized our commitment to creating an Epic Hardtail that’s as capable as it is comfortable with aggressive singletrack-inspired geometry, increased tire clearance and a frame obsessively engineered for increased vertical compliance, all while creating a bike that lives and breathes the fundamentals of fast. The Epic Hardtail Expert's RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork offers 100 millimeters of incredibly efficient travel in a lightweight package while Roval's lightweight yet tough Control Carbon wheelset and a wide-range SRAM 12-speed group round out the lightweight build.Ridiculously capable, incredibly light, and refreshingly comfortable, the Epic Hardtail’s dropper-post friendly FACT 11m carbon frame rewrites the hardtail playbook with game-changing success.,The 100mm-travel RockShox SID SL BRAIN fork is firm when you want it firm and plush when you want it plush—no levers required.,Descending from a long World Cup lineage, hand-built Roval Control Carbon wheels feature a modern 29-millimeter internal-width hookless rim, and maximize strength, ride quality, and durability while keeping weight to a minimum..
You never forget your first taste of real speed, you know, the kind that brings an ear-to-ear grin you just can't seem to shake. Not to worry, from grinning to winning, the Epic Comp has you covered.A Smarter BRAINMixing hardtail efficiency and full-suspension capability to impressively quick results, Epic has always been defined by uncompromised commitment to speed.Well, that and over 100 World Cup wins and podiums too. True to form, the latest Epic continues the tradition, taking advantage of the most efficient BRAIN suspension we’ve ever created to ensure it’s always on a first-name-basis with fast.Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic, the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency, employing a new race-tuned pedalling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion, while handily soaking up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever.Frame-ChangerRedesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and more confident handling performance, the Epic’s all-new FACT 11m carbon frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle in order to take full advantage of the BRAIN's new race-tuned pedaling platform, while the revised carbon layup of the front-triangle sheds weight, sending the Epic’s already sky-high stiffness-to-weight ratio even higher.Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient BRAIN-controlled travel, the Epic’s FACT 11m carbon frame increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer and introduces the most capable handling in an Epic yet, all while shedding weight over the previous-generation Epic.,The Reba RL from RockShox benefits from the SID's development on the World Cup circuit, providing a race-tested Motion Control damper with external low-speed compression, lockout and rebound adjustments.,Sprightly stoppers from SRAM, Level TL brakes offer smooth modulation for precise speed control.,Specialized Alloy tubeless-ready rims feature a modern 25-millimeter internal width, allowing tires to achieve their ideal profile and footprint for optimal traction..
Remember when cross country didn’t always involve a starting gun? So do we.And, while it’ll never turn down a number plate, Epic EVO is well-acquainted with the fact that the next ridgeline makes a perfectly good finish line too, offering an incredible combination of pedaling efficiency and impressive trail-taming capability to get you there faster.While the Epic EVO sees a seemingly modest 20-millimeter increase in suspension travel up front over its Epic stablemate and just 10-millimeters out back, we’ve worked overtime to make sure it’s been implemented in a way that’ll have you saying ‘Whoa!’ as soon as you hit your first stretch of singletrack.Meticulously engineered to retain as much of the Epic’s standard-setting efficiency as possible, the EVO’s new suspension kinematics work in concert with our Rx XC shock tune to ensure you're able to make the absolute most out of every inch of travel on tap, while still offering increased anti-squat characteristics for improved pedaling efficiency.With plenty of practice at staying ahead of the curve, the Epic EVO now lays claim to the most capable iteration of our Progressive XC Geometry ever to grace an Epic. It’s also more versatile than ever thanks to a new flip chip-equipped rear end that allows riders to adjust headtube angle and bottom bracket height to easily customize the Epic EVO’s handling characteristics.Epic EVO’s flyweight FACT 11m carbon frame features heavy-hitting SRAM components and RockShox suspension for a package tailor-made for making miles disappear faster than ever.Flip It To Rip It: Tune the ride of the Epic EVO’s FACT 11m carbon frame to match your preferred handling characteristics with flip-chip simplicity that allows riders to reduce the EVO’s headtube angle by half a degree while lowering bottom bracket height by 10 millimeters.,The Reba RL doles out travel with a steady hand courtesy of RockShox's Motion Control damper, while SoloAir adjustability makes dialing in suspension performance a breeze.,SRAM’s NX Eagle drivetrain is the benchmark for affordable high performance, delivering crisp shifting and a massive 450% gear range..
Specialized Bolt Kit: 2014/15 Epic (all models)
For a complete service/rebuild on all 2011-2013 Epic models you will also need bearing kit part number: 9891-5250 2011 Epic Alloy 2011 Epic Alloy 2011 Epic Alloy 29er 2011 Epic Alloy 29er 2011 Epic S-Works 2011 Epic S-Works 2011 Epic S-Works 29er 2011 Epic S-Works 29er 2012 Epic Alloy 2012 Epic Alloy 2012 Epic Alloy 29er 2012 Epic Alloy 29er 2012 Epic S-Works 2012 Epic S-Works 2012 Epic S-Works 29er 2012 Epic S-Works 29er 2013 Epic (all models)
For a complete service/rebuild on the 2011-2013 S-Works Epic 26'/29er you will also need bolt kit part number: 9891-5256 For a complete service/rebuild on the 2011-2013 Epic 26'/29er you will also need bolt kit part number: 9891-5250 This bearing kit fits the following models: 2011 Epic Alloy 26' 2011 Epic Alloy 26' 2011 Epic Alloy 29er 2011 Epic Alloy 29er 2011 S-Works Epic 26' 2011 S-Works Epic 26' 2011 S-Works Epic 29er 2011 S-Works Epic 29er 2012 Epic Alloy 26' 2012 Epic Alloy 26' 2012 Epic Alloy 29er 2012 Epic Alloy 29er 2012 S-Works Epic 26' 2012 S-Works Epic 26' 2012 S-Works Epic 29er 2012 S-Works Epic 29er 2013 Epic (all models)
Headset fits Epic SW / Marathon / Expert / Comp
SR Suntour Epicon Lock Out LeverCompatible with:Epicon / Axon,Upgraded aluminium lever,Gold finish.
Suntour Epicon RL-R CTS Air ForkFeaturing rock-solid aluminium stanchions, this trail-ready suspension fork offers an excellent balance of stiffness and durability as you tackle demanding terrain conditions. RockShox has also equipped this model with magnesium lower legs for a superior strength-to-weight ratio, so you can enjoy maximum toughness without any unnecessary excess grams. Another highlight is its hollow aluminium crown, which allows for further weight savings.Remote Speed Lock with Rebound Damping Adjust (RL-R Cartridge)This race-proven cartridge contains Lockout and rebound adjust in one unit. It offers a drastic improvement of riding efficiency & adjustability for cross country & trail ride. The rebound adjust knob is made out of forged alloy and features a light index feeling for easy and sure operation.Please note: A remote is not included but is available separately.Features: Stanchions Material: Aluminium Lower Legs Material: Magnesium Crown Material: Hollow Aluminium Use: Mountain Bike (MTB), Cross Country (XC) Axle: 9mm Quick Release (QR) Steerer Diameter: 1 1/8 - 1.5" tapered (CTS) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air Spring Damper: RL-R Cartridge (Remote Speed Lock with Rebound Damping Adjust) Brake Type: Disc brake Remote Included: No, available separatelyBuy Suntour Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Take the weight off your back with the Tortec Epic Alloy pannier rack. Constructed from lightweight and streamlined aluminium the Tortec Epic rack won't hold you back, with a 25kg max weight you will be sure to be able to carry all that you need on the back of your bike. The Epic rack will pair up with your bike perfectly and answer your transportation needs with ease.Lightweight Alloy ConstructionStreamline DesignSupplied With Long & Short Seat Stay Mounts & Disc Mount Kit5 Year Manufacturers WarrantyMax Load: 25kg
Tortec class this rack as their ultimate touring rack and we can fully see why. The beautiful stainless steel tubing gives a classy look and will suit any touring bike perfectly. With an ultra-lite build and an increased max load capacity compared to the alloy version the stainless Epic rack really is the pick of the bunch. If the classy looks don't quite tip the scales then the 10 year manufacturers warranty should certainly push the Epic over the tipping point and onto your bike.Ultra-Lite Stainless Steel ConstructionThe Ultimate Touring PannierRear Light Mount Plate10 Year Manufacturers WarrantyFits 26" & 700C WheelsMax Load: 40kgCan Be Used With Disc Brake Equipped Bikes (Disc Mount Kit Available Separately)