Chris Brandt

Hi,

I'm selling my Specialized Epic, complete. I love this bike and have
replaced it w/ a new one. You will love it too, if it fits! If you are
not familiar with this suspension design, it rides like a hardtail
until you hit a bump, where it instantly eats it up, then immediately
returns to that efficient hardtail feel. Though slightly heavier, it
actually climbs amazingly well. This is the bike that broke my
hardtail stubborn-ness. It is also the first full suspension design to
win a world cup XC race. First by Filip M. (on dope), then more
recently ridden to fame by Christophe Sauser and Liam Killeen.

http://brandtastic.smugmug.com/photos/115089497-L-1.jpg

Price: $1500 obo.
Weight: ~24.5lbs

Here's the full setup...

Frame: '04 S-Works Epic L, black ano. w/ updated Fox shox w/ tuneable
bump threshold, adjustable rebound, 90mm. M5 alloy frame.
Fork: Rockshox Sid World Cup Carbon crown and steerer, lockout knob, 80mm.
Cranks/BB: Raceface Deux, very new rings, integrated spindle, black
Cassette: XT 11-32 new-ish.
Rear Der: SRAM X.0
Fr. Der: XT bottom pull
Shifters: SRAM X.0 twist style
Brakes: Avid SD linear pull
Levers: Avid Ti (i think)
Bar: Easton Monkeylite carbon riser
Stem: Ritchey WCS
Wheels: Ritchey WCS (rear very new and light, front very light but
somewhat worn - I'd give it 6 more months of racing)
Tires: Sworks tubeless Fasttrak w/ Stans tubeless conversion rimstrips
(no tubes)
Post: Thomson Elite, straight non-layback style
Saddle: Flite TT (or a new Specialized 07 Rival or Toupe, both 135mm)

I wasn't going to have pedals on it, but could sell you a pair of used
eggbeaters for cheap. Or a pair of new Shimano ones $35ish. This frame
has been raced at the semi-pro level for three seasons. Thus, there
are a few scratches here and there from normal use. Well maintained,
and parts replaced frequently to ride like new. The fork was
overhauled 1.5 years ago and has no issues whatsoever w/ air loss or
oil leakage.

Email me for more info. Thanks for reading.
Chris Brandt
Eugene, OR