Specialized Epic Comp 29er

[Jordan300]

Got a new bike! finally after 3 months of trying to find one I liked.

[Bill]

Jordan, you make me jealous sometimes!! Lol that is a nice MTB! What is the specs on it?

[Jordan300]

FRAME - FSR M5 alloy, 29"
REAR SHOCK - Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brainw/ Brain fade adjust
FORK -Rock Shox Reba SL 29 100mm
BRAKES- Custom Avid Elixir R SL
BRAKE LEVERS Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic
DERAILLEURS - SRAM X-9
SHIFT LEVERS - SRAM X-7
CASSETTE Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
CRANKSET -Shimano Custom
PEDALS - Crank Bro's Egg Beaters
Wheels - DT Swiss X450SL, 29"
FRONT TIRE-Works The Captain, 29x2 tubeless
REAR TIRE-Works Fast Trak LK, 29x2.0 tubeless
SADDLE - Specialized Henge 140mm

[Bill]

Definitely a FINE RIDE!!!! You going to change anything on it?

[Jordan300]

Yeah I'm going to change out the handlebars eventually, the front derailler, and at some point the crankset. I'd like to get it all SRAM, but that's just a fantasy. It'll be years before that happens.

[Bill]

Well for now you can just enjoy it as it is. Would like to know if the 29" wheels make a difference over 26"?

[Jordan300]

Bill you have no idea. I have noticed a Huge difference. Things happen on this bike that I never before thought possible. It is amazing. It easily clears sections that were difficult before. I am forever converted.

[Bill]

Awesome. Guess that would makes sense being the wheels are bigger. You are talking about height or tire coverage?

[Jordan300]

Both you have more tire making contact with the ground, and your angle of attack his lower. It's great

[Bill]

Sweet think I'll look around see if I can test ride one.

[Jordan300]

I just converted to a tubeless system on this bike. I haven't test rode it yet, but I'm excited to feel if there is any difference.

[Bill]

Tubeless? Tires right?

[Jordan300]

Yeah, I uses the Stans tubeless kit. So I am now able to run lower tire pressure and no more pinch flats.

[Bill]

Very nice! Keep this updated cuz I like would like to hear about performance!

[kokopelli]

That's a sweet bike.

[Jordan300]

Just the normal new bike add-ons.

[FLMTBer]

oh wow, I love the 29er's !! I was able to ride one at a demo day and they are the beeesssstttt!! I will hopefully be upgrading soon!

[RobAR]

I love white bicycles! Jordan - please don't say that you're considering a riser bar, puleeeeeze!

[Jordan300]

! was actually but I was talked out of it yesterday. I think I might need to shorten the stem a bit; The cockpit seems a little long.

[kwings00]

That is one nice ride. I happen to be in the market for a new ride to replace my FSR & the Epic is calling my name!

What does she weight in at?