Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2005 Specialized Epic

Velopedia Archive ID 10566

Overview

Model year	2005
Brand	Specialized
Model	Epic
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	10566
Original MSRP	$2,200.00
Colors	Silver, Yellow
Sizes	Small, medium, large, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	M4 aluminum
Fork	Fox F100RL, 100mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	Specialized BRAIN, 90mm travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	Shimano, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-ES30
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M520 SPD

Brakes

Brakes	Avid SD-5R brakes, Avid FR-5 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless sealed cartridge
Handlebar	Specialized XC Flat 31.8
Stem	3D Forged CNC
Saddle	Specialized BG
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Specialized Stout Disc, Rear: Shimano Deore Disc
Rims	Mavic X317, 32-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Aluminum nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Specialized FasTrack Pro
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 22, 2026.