Ned Overend used a Specialized S-Works Epic
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The carbon front triangle includes
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The frame boasts minimal filler material
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Specialized's FSR rear suspension design…
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…is augmented by its Brain-equipped AFR rear shock.
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Overend is currently testing
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Specialized team riders get to use
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The carbon fiber arms are said to be
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Overend uses a coated NoTubes aluminum rotor
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…but prefers the better modulation
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The Magura Marta SL
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Overend's S-Works Epic
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The front hub uses a 2:1 lacing pattern
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Overend used the fast rolling Fast Trak LK tread pattern
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How much does that weigh again?
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Specialized Sidewinder grips
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A sturdy aluminum bar plug
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The tried-and-true Shimano PD-M959 pedals
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SRAM's X.0 rear derailleur
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The clever stem mount computer
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A pair of cages
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WTB's neoprene chain stay protector
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Overend raced the Iceman Cometh Challenge
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Even pro racers have to fend for themselves
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The double seat collar
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Jeremey Horgan-Kobelski
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One-off carbon fiber tubular wheels graced both the front…
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… and the rear of his machine.
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The carbon fiber rim
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Big, fat 45mm-wide Dugast tubulars
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Plenty of tire clearance here…
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…but not much crankarm clearance here!
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JHK ran just two chainrings.
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Little bits of rubber on the Crank Brothers Egg Beater pedals
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Heather Irmiger also ran a 29er for the Iceman…
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… with narrow 1.8" wide tires.
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Four-time winner (and Michigan native) Kelli Emmett
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A beefier front tire kept Emmett upright in the corners…
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…but a faster rolling tread out back
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Fox Racing Shox may not make its F80X fork anymore
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Emmett's bike wore the number plate
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Ross Schnell opted to run just one chainring
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…and a retro skinsuit borrowed from Travis Brown.
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