Specialized 2011 - S-Works Epic !

[Motorbiker]

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For its 2011 line, Specialized has a few very noteworthy new bikes. But what might get lost in the shuffle is the almost overwhelming number of tweaks and refinements its made to existing models. In what seems to be an increasing trend in the industry, Specialized doesn't develop a brand new bike and let it mature and remain unchanged for a few years. Even bikes that were brand new in 2010 receive major overhauls. The following is a pretty extensive overview of what's happening for Specialized for 2011, but don't be surprised if there's a few surprises we didn't uncover.


S-Works Epic 29
For the 2010 model year, Specialized didn't have a 29er companion to the 26-inch S-Works Epic. The top end-model was the Epic Marathon 29: a great bike, but Specialized knew it needed to give the S-Works treatment to this hot category. So, no surprise, the highlight of Specialized's 2011 line is the S-Works Epic 29. And, boy-howdy, did they get after it-21.3 pounds (medium, no pedals). That's one-half pound lighter than the 2010 26-inch S-Works Epic.

There's a lot going on to reach such a low weight. Front and rear triangles are both carbon. The top tube is one piece, no more split where it connects to the seat tube. The dropouts are super important, too. Specialized calls it 142+: a 142x12mm thru axle system. Because the dropouts are not open-ended, Specialized engineers say they can wrap carbon all the way around the dropout which lets them use a lighter, hollow design. Since this is a race bike, quick wheel removal and installation is crucial. The 142+ system has guides, so, like a traditional dropout, you just pull the wheel in until it stops. Then, just slide the axle through and tighten. It's very similar to the 15QR system found on forks. Specialized claims you change a wheel in about 25 seconds.

The 142+ has another benefit: Stiffer wheels. While the traditional 142mm standard is based on a stock 135mm rear hub with extended end caps, the plus in 142+ refers to a special rear hub on the Roval wheels that pushes the cassette mechanism out 2mm, for enhanced spoke triangulation, and, Specialized says, improved stiffness.

The wheels on the S-Works 29 deserve their own mention. The Roval Control SL Carbon 29 wheels use (surprise!) a molded carbon rim. The set weighs 1,400 grams, and is stiffer than the aluminum 1,700g Roval Control EL 29, despite having the same spoke count (32). The front is 8 percent stiffer; the rear wheel stiffness increase jumps to 20 percent (Specialized also will offer an aftermarket model with traditional 135mm spacing that is 12 percent stiffer). The Control SL Carbon 29 will also be sold aftermarket-and prices have yet to be determined-but Specialized says they'll be cheaper than many competing wheels. They're tubeless compatible (with tape) and the front hub can be converted to "standard" 24mm end caps (compatible with almost any fork), "OS" 28mm end caps (improved stiffness through increased contact area with dropout; only compatible with some forks, like RockShox) and 15QR. The rear will be offered in 135mm QR and 142mm thru axle.

The fork is a RockShox Reba 29 custom built for Specialized. It has a carbon crown and steerer and, for the first time in a RockShox fork, Specalized's Brain automatic lockout. The Brain in Specialized/RockShox forks is a smoother-operating "next generation" compared to the Brain found in 2011 Specialized FutureShox forks.

The Epic's rear suspension was altered to slightly increase anti-squat. As a result, the Epic doesn't have to rely quite as much on the Brain for its racy pedaling characteristics. The rider should be able to use a bit less Brain-without sacrificing the Epic's crisp pedaling feel-which should make the Epic feel more supple on smaller bumps.

Short people rejoice, Specialized added a small size to their 29er offerings-both hardtail and suspension.


[b]Other interesting models [/b]:
* The Stumpjumper 29er hardtail frame, which was brand new in 2010, gets a complete overhaul. The S-Works version loses 100 grams-it now weighs 1049g-and incorporates a lot of the lessons learned from the development of the Tarmac SL3 road frame. For increased comfort, smaller diameter

* The S-Works Stumpjumper Singlespeed frame gets new slider dropouts. There's also a very clean-looking aluminum Stumpjumper hardtail 29er singlespeed with eccentric bottom bracket and Fox fork.

* Like the 29er version. The S-Works Epic 26 gets the carbon rear end, new top tube, 142+ rear dropouts, revised rear suspension and Roval carbon wheels. Claimed weight is 20.6 pounds.

* Some high end, but sub-S-Works level, 26-inch Epics have RockShox SID forks with Brain.

Evo models
This is a really great thing, but, bear with me, it gets a little confusing. Specialized took some of their most popular platforms, and made a few special models dubbed Evo. The Evo models reflect the modifications Specialized employees, their riders and some of their dealers were making to personal bikes. Some bikes are more "tuned" than others. Here are a few:

Epic Evo R: A race-focused expert-level Epic with 1x10 drivetrain (with chain-keeper), faster-rolling tires and some lighter parts picks.

Epic Evo Trail: An expert-level Epic with longer-travel fork (120mm), a 100mm drop Command Post, wider bars and wider tires.

Stumpjumper Evo Trail 29: A 29er Stumpjumper hardtail with longer-travel fork (100mm), beefier wheels, bigger tires and a 1x10 drivetrain (with chain-keeper).

Enduro Evo: An aluminum Enduro frame with 170mm Fox 36 Van, Fox DHX RC2 coil-sprung shock and 750mm-wide handlebars.

Stumpjumper FSR Evo: The most altered Evo model. It starts with a unique aluminum frame that gets a bit more travel out of the rear end (146mm instead of 140, an no Brain in the shock ) and geometry built around a 150mm Fox Float fork (stock models use 140mm forks). Despite bumping up front and rear travel, the Evo model has even lower (337mm) and slacker geometry (67 degrees) than a stock bike. Component changes include: wider handlebars (720mm); wider, more aggressive tires; beefier wheels (the Traverse EL wheels normally found on the Enduro); a 125mm drop Command Post; and a Gamut shift guide (mounted to ISCG tabs).


Other notes

* More compatibility. Specialized has eliminated the recessed lower-bearing seat in their tapered head tubes so any tapered fork is compatible with their frames without a hoopty adapter. In addition, their similar-to-but-not-quite-BB30 bottom bracket standard found on their higher end bikes is gone. Instead, they use the PressFit30 standard, which is compatible with almost anything, including 30mm-axle cranks.

* Lots of double cranks. Responding to what they characterize as market demands, you won't see many triple cranks in Specialized's "performance" mountain bikes. The exceptions are some base-level models. The ring sizes are chosen for "rider experience." That means race-focused models will have higher gearing while trail and all-mountain models get lower gearing.

* 26 and 29 specific gearing. Bigger wheels make gearing effectively higher, so 29ers get slightly smaller rings. For example: Epic 26 gets 26/39 rings; Epic 29 gets 24/38.

* Roval wheels, across almost the entire range, have wider spoke triangulation for improved stiffness, according to Specialized.

* More 29ers. Specialized has 29er versions of the Hardrock, Rockhopper, Stumpjumper HT and women's Myka hardtails. On the suspension side, there are 29er versions of Epic, Stumpjumper FSR and Camber.

* The 140mm FutureShock fork on some Stumperjumper FSR 26-inch bikes loses the Brain. (but Brain's will be available as an upgrade according to Tony @ Specialized SLC)

* Fox RP23 equipped Enduros (and the Stumpjumper FSR Evo) have a reversed damper adjustment. The three-position clicker changes the amount of platform in the "open" setting, while the closed setting is fixed at a firm setting for climbing. Position one is pretty much the standard RP23 "open" ride, while positions two and three add progressively more low-speed compression for a tighter ride.

[buffel]

wil geen reclame maken ofzo
maar op www.bike-inn.be staan ook nog paar nieuwe modellen

[madskatingcow]

wil geen reclame maken ofzo
maar op www.bike-inn.be staan ook nog paar nieuwe modellen

Zijn dezelfde als overal al gepost. Allez, de reclame voor de nieuwe winkel waar MTB Rudi werkt is geplaatst

[Hoezo]

Hier staat ook de nieuwe 29 expert carbon. ( niet echt mijn ding kwa kleurstelling , althans op foto...)

http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/07/07/201 ... much-more/

Heb ergens de prijs gezien van de epic s-works 29er .......8800 dollar, is een leuke 7000 €. Laat ons hopen dat de marathon er ook leuk uitziet

[sjees]

^^ En jij denkt dat ze dat omrekenen? Ik denk eerder dat ie hier dan 8500-9000 euro gaat kosten.

[madskatingcow]

http://twentynineinches.com/2010/07/11/ ... ming-soon/

http://twentynineinches.com/2010/07/12/ ... -report-1/

http://twentynineinches.com/2010/07/13/ ... ic-carbon/

Foto Epic Expert 29er, maat XL :

[spooky]

Zie kaderkleuren, zoooo mooooooi!
Zo moet een carbon fiets er uit zien,
als we de hardtrail er ongeveer hetzelfde krijgen...

De dealers hebben de cataloog al gekregen, ze gaan volgende week testen in Oostenrijk.
Aangezien er momenteel geen stumpjumpers meer te krijgen zijn zullen deze modellen zeer binnenkort in de winkel staan.

mmmmm can't wait!

[Hoezo]

Nog steeds niemand die concreet weet welke stumpy 29er's naar ons land zullen komen?

Buiten de s-works natuurlijk.....

[Motorbiker]

In het Franse Bike, voor Frankrijk:
Comp 29 alu
Comp 29 carbon
Expert 29 carbon
S-w 29

[Mister T.]

die voorste is 1*10...
me dunkt dat dit niet der versie is die in de winkel zal worden verkocht.
Maar idd mooie kleurstelling...