Specialized (Epic Comp Carbon vs Epic Comp Elite)

[Guest TheEpicOne]

Hi there

 

Please give your thoughts on the bove mentioned bikes??? I'm used to the geo of Scott Spark but it's time for a change!!!

 

Your help will be appreciated.

 

Cheerio

[WrightJnr]

Major difference is the brain on the front fork for the Elite. I have a Comp Carbon and am very happy. Couldn't justify the R20k difference for what I considered not much. For R20k I can do some serious component upgrades.

[Bonus]

Same here. I have the Comp Carbon and I love it.

[Johny Bravo]

Go for the Comp Carbon. Upgrade the wheels to carbon. Epic rocks, cant go wrong with either.

[GrantRH]

I went elite... keep loving it.

[Guest TheEpicOne]

Major difference is the brain on the front fork for the Elite. I have a Comp Carbon and am very happy. Couldn't justify the R20k difference for what I considered not much. For R20k I can do some serious component upgrades.

I'm used to Shimano XT components, not familiar with SRAM, so how is the components on the Comp Carbon as if I understand correctly SRAM X9 (on the Elite) is equivalent to XT???

[MuddyMike]

Get a Camber, no worries about those pricey brain services and its just soooo much fun.....

[WrightJnr]

No issues what so ever with SRAM from what I've heard and seen. They both top quality components.

[WrightJnr]

A good crowns of mine has a Camber and I ride it from time to time. I just cannot get used to the trail geometry. I've been riding XC bikes for so long they just feel right. I feel cramped on a Camber. I am 6'2" though.

[GrantRH]

I had XT on the bike before my Elite. My Elite has SRAM X0 derailleurs and X9 shifters. Must say that I far prefer the SRAM (never thought I would), especially in muddy conditions. They just keep shifting perfectly.

 

The X0 is supposed to be XTR equivalent.

[Wyatt Earp]

I had XT on the bike before my Elite. My Elite has SRAM X0 derailleurs and X9 shifters. Must say that I far prefer the SRAM (never thought I would), especially in muddy conditions. They just keep shifting perfectly.

 

The XX  X0 is supposed to be XTR equivalent.

[GrantRH]

I also thought XX = XTR. But views from complete cyclist, bike forum and singletrack all say:

 

Here is a break down.

Sram XO - Shimano XTR

Sram X9 - Shimano XT

Sram X7 - Shimano LX

Sram X5 - Shimano Deore

[Wyatt Earp]

I also thought XX = XTR. But views from complete cyclist, bike forum and singletrack all say:

 

Here is a break down.

Sram XO - Shimano XTR

Sram X9 - Shimano XT

Sram X7 - Shimano LX

Sram X5 - Shimano Deore

 

 

 

XX - XTR

XO - XT

X9 - LX

X7 - Deore

X5 - Alivio

 

Tell bike forum and single track they are a bunch of dumb Dip$h!ts.

 

 

The quality difference between XO and XX is negligible .

[Johny Bravo]

I had XT on the bike before my Elite. My Elite has SRAM X0 derailleurs and X9 shifters. Must say that I far prefer the SRAM (never thought I would), especially in muddy conditions. They just keep shifting perfectly.

 

The X0 is supposed to be XTR equivalent.

I also prefer SRAM now, especially in mud. You absolutely right.

[Johny Bravo]

XX - XTR

XO - XT

X9 - LX

X7 - Deore

X5 - Alivio

 

Tell bike forum and single track they are a bunch of dumb Dip$h!ts.

 

 

The quality difference between XO and XX is negligible .

XO is def a step above xt.  When you buy a xt groupset you dont get a carbon crank, where with X0 you do. 

[Wyatt Earp]

XO is def a step above xt. When you buy a xt groupset you dont get a carbon crank, where with X0 you do.

Oh yes, the carbon crank puts it way above ,I forgot.