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Hi All Just seeking some advice with regards to upgrading my MTB from Alloy to Carbon. I currently ride a Specialized Epic Comp Alloy 29er (which I love). So my question is - Is carbon fibre really worth the additional spend? If so where would I see the benefit in my riding? Lastly Specialized have a range of Epic models so how far up the food chain do I go? Obviously the S-Works is the pinnacle bike but is that spend really justified? Look forward to your opinions.

Thanks for the input...that may be true as to the brake performance. However it voids the warranty as per Magura's warranty conditions so I am still very 'surprised' that an authorized dealer would replace original pads with generic pads as they should be well aware of this...

Magura brakes come with a two year warranty which is voided when generic pads are used. So I was just wanting to know if anybody knows if an authorized Specialized dealer should be using generic parts... I wont need to make a warranty claim but this very same store told me I need to replace my brakes.. So on checking the pads I noticed generic pads where used after the service last week and the brakes where terrible. I replaced the pads today with original Magura pads and they are as good as new. Just think it is very 'dodgy' that an authorized dealer should be doing this.

I would have thought if it voids your warranty then they would surely use originals? Regardless of what I have paid them for?

Hi Can someone please tell me if you take your Specialized bike into a Specialized Concept store are they obliged to replace worn parts (cables, brake pads ect) with original parts or can they use generic? Would just like to know.