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2003 Specialized Epic Disc

Velopedia Archive ID 30165

Overview

Model year2003
BrandSpecialized
ModelEpic Disc
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID30165
Original MSRP$2,390.00
ColorsDream Silver
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialSpecialized M4 Aluminum
ForkFox Float F80 RLT, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crown
Rear shockSpecialized BRAIN, 90mm travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetSpecialized Strong Arm, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES30, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M555 hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless aluminum
HandlebarSpecialized XC LowRise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum threadless
SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry
SeatpostAluminum, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Specialized Stout, Rear: Shimano Deore
RimsMavic X223 Disc, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" Specialized Pro Roll-X
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube612 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center426 mm
Wheelbase1101 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.