Wednesday, September 02, 2009

New Bike 2 - Specialized Epic '05 Custom


After a few false starts, refacing and a new headset, my new Epic is finally complete and ready for a test ride (if it ever stops raining!). The brakes, which are the mono minis switched from the HT are due a service, but that should be pretty quick.

Specialized Epic 2005 frame with Fox Float R rear shock with Brain
Fox F100 RL Forks
Hope Mono Mini brakes (180/160)
Truvativ Stylo chainset with GXP external bottom bracket
Crank Bros Egg Beater SL pedals
Sram X-9 front and rear mechs with X-7 shifters
Sram PG-991 chain and PG 980 cassette
Transfil flying snake shielded gear cables
Race Face Evolve XC Seatpost and bar
SDG Bel Air Ti saddle
Mavic XC717 rims on Hope Pro II hubs laced with DT comp spokes
Panaracer Fire XC Pro tyres