Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2003 Specialized Epic
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,060.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
- Colors
- Flo Red, Gloss Black
- Archive ID
- 30168
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Specialized M4 Aluminum |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Skareb Comp, 80mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, single crown |
| Rear Shock | Specialized BRAIN, 90mm travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Specialized Strong Arm, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-ES30, 118mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Avid Single Digit 3-R brakes, Avid SD 5 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless aluminum |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Specialized XC LowRise |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum threadless |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry |
| Seatpost | Aluminum, 34.9mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Specialized Stout, Rear: Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X221, 28-hole/32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 14/16/15ga. (2.0/1.6/1.8mm) double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Aluminum nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.20" Specialized Pro Roll-X |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.