2009 Specialized Epics

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2009 S-Works Epic?

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WIN BY A LANDSLIDE WITH THE NEW EPIC® — the bike that turned its debut race into Christoph Sauser's first XC World Championship title uses an advanced carbon chassis, integrated FSR suspension and new Mini Brain technology to make molehills out of mountains.

• Specialized proprietary FlowControl Mini Brain allows Epic's AFR rear shock to instantaneously transition between firm & fully active settings, enhancing both efficiency and control.
• Specialized 100mm-travel E100 Future Shock fork w/Brain Fade adjustment to match bump performance to rear Mini Brain. FACT carbon 1.5/1.25 steerer/crown assembly helps to make the E100 the lightest & stiffest performance mountain fork available.
• Avid Ultimate SL Mag custom brakes for Specialized w/magnesium caliper body, alloy backed pads & titanium hardware for ultra-low weight. Monoblok caliper design enhances brake feel & modulation. Custom Avid Ultimate SL levers feature magnesium lever body & carbon lever blade for low weight.
• Newly designed Specialized S-Works OS FACT carbon crank is lightest mountain crank available. FACT material choice combined with integrated design boosts stiffness & efficiency. Oversize, integrated bottom bracket with one-bolt removal makes maintenance a breeze. Alloy chainrings with refined tooth profiles for easier, more dependable shifting.
• World Cup XC winning wheels: Roval Controle SL rims feature asymmetric rim profiles to match spoke tension, ensuring durability. Carbon construction front hub for low weight & 28mm axle caps further enhance stiffness, Swiss-made DT Star Ratchet freehub internals for amazing durability.
• S-Works FACT seatpost features refined FACT carbon construction to trim grams & a one-bolt head for easy adjustment & dependability.