2018 Specialized Epic Carbon Comp with upgrades

2018 Specialized Epic Carbon Comp with upgrades.

This bike looks like it came off the showroom floor.

I'm the original owner, purchased from VeloScience Bike Works in New Albany, Ohio. It's a 2018 model, purchased at the beginning of 2019 as a left over model. This Epic is the same as the latest models on their website. It doesn't have much use at all because frankly, living in Central Ohio, its not easy to go mountain biking, you have to drive a lot to get to the trails.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/mens-epic-comp-carbon/p/129114

As you can see by the photos, it has no scratches, paint chips or blems. Never used in any type of rain or sloppy weather (I don't ride and destroy trails during those conditions). Never used a power washer to clean it and blow out the grease from the bearings. Gently washed, cleaned and lubed after every ride, regardless of conditions. The fork does not have Brain on this version (up to you to decide if that is good or bad). The rear suspension Brain works great, I run on the firmer side of the setting. I'm 6'3" and 150 pounds, so I'm not a clydesdale and not hard on my equipment.

If this is still posted, the bike is still available.

Upgrades that I made:

1) Changed SRAM Level TL brakes to new Shimano XT M8000 (lever, caliper, rotors). So much better modulation and power than SRAM. I put shrink tube on the cables to keep the routing nice and tidy.

2) REBA RL fork, has the same chassis as the SID, but the damper isn’t as nice. So I put the new SID Charger 2 damper in it to replace the Motion Control that came stock. The Charger 2 also allows for Compression damping adjustment, where the stock REBA only has Rebound adjust, no compression adjust. I'll include the new, unused Motion Control damper in the box the Charger 2 came in as well.

3) Added a fork lock-out lever, which is really nice to have when riding on gravel, smooth trail, or climbing for efficiency with zero bob.

4) Added a new OneUp V2 180mm dropper post, with the new OneUp V2 lever. Brand new setup. I have the I-Spec 2 mount for the lever, so it integrates well with the Shimano Brake lever (not a separate clamp like some levers require).


Here are the stock specs:

CHAIN - KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
BOTTOM BRKT - Threaded BB, 24mm spindle
CRANKSET - Race Face Aeffect, 6000 Series alloy (175mm)
SHIFT LEVERS - SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
CASSETTE - SRAM XG 1150, 11-speed, 10-42t
CHAINRINGS - Steel, 30T
REAR DER - SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
FORK - RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air, compression / rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 110x15mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, 100mm of travel, 42mm offset
REAR SHOCK - RockShox/Specialized Micro Brain shock w/ Spike Valve, AUTOSAG, 51x257mm
FRONT HUB - Specialized, sealed cartridge bearing, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 32h
REAR HUB - Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES - DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"
RIMS - Roval Control 29, hookless alloy, 22mm internal width, tubeless-ready, 32h
FRONT TIRE - Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.3"
REAR TIRE - Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29 x 2.1"
SADDLE - Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, Hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
STEM - Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise (90mm)
HANDLEBARS - Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
GRIPS - Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle
PEDALS - Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle (Shimano XT pedals are not included in the sale)
SEAT BINDER - Alloy, 34.9mm
FRAME - Specialized FACT 11m, full carbon frame, XC Geometry, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel

Shimano XT pedals are not included in the sale, the stock platforms will be included. All owners manuals and instruction books will be included. Original alloy seatpost included as well.

If you would like to see any more photos of any specific area, let me know.

Buyer will pay shipping fees, I'll professionally pack and use BikeFlights, its usually $65-$75 depending on location.