Specialized's new 2009 S-Works Epic
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The new frames sheds approximately 220g
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As expected, the head tube houses a newly tapered and oversized
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The integrated cranks once reserved only for team riders
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The mountain bike version of Specialized's FACT carbon cranks
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The aluminum chainring spiders are easily convertible
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Available adapter cups will allow the use
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The new 'mini Brain' rear shock arrangement
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A neat riveted-on mount secures the rear Brain unit
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Air pressure and rebound adjustments
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Mounted up front is the new E100 fork
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Specialized's 'Buddy System'
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Naturally, the new Epic
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Last year's asymmetrical aluminum swingarm has been replaced
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The driveside dropout is now carbon, too,
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The non-driveside dropout is a bonded-on aluminum
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The dropout pivots are molded directly
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The minimal upper link
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The front derailleur now mounts directly
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The DMD-style mounting
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The seat tube makes a distinct detour
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There's ample clearance out back
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Several plates protect the carbon frame
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Full-length housing seals the system from end-to-end
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The carbon chain stay is protected
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The top tube, head tube and down tube
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The lower-slung frame provides more standover clearance than before.
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Specialized doesn't leave female riders out in the cold, either;
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The specially-tuned E100 fork on the Era
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Of course, the Era also uses women's-specific componentry
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Pure racers have a new Specialized carbon hardtail
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The swoopier-looking frame borrows a few design elements
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Specialized beefed up the bottom bracket area
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The integrated cranks find their way here, too,
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There's a carbon dropout here, too.
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The new hardtail also gets the taper-end-oversized
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The Brain-equipped FutureShock S90 fork
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