BicycleMech24 Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Hi Guys, I'm buying a Spez Epic Comp 2nd hand... Any gremlins on the frame and Brain rear suspension I have to look out for?
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Check it out like you would any second hand bike, rattles, smoothness etc. The Brain shock, make sure it is working properly, ask the owner when last was it serviced
BicycleMech24 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 Cool thanks man, so Specialized never had any problems with the frames? I just want to make sure, as I'm a student and don't have the finances to replace a frame that will crack 6 months into ownership without any warranty
BicycleMech24 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 The Brain Shock's service cost I can handle... Just can't handle frames going out on me...
lone one Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 try get the original proof of purchase otherwise specialized wont be interested in the event of a claim. if you have the slip they very good and standing by there frames, check breaks the bike comes with and be cautious if sram xx world cup or sram Xo if they feel soft and spongy try stay away as it can be a challange and expensive to get them fixed
BicycleMech24 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks man, luckily I have full XT and SLX I'm going to fit to the bike... It has Magura MTS and Sram X9... I despise SRAM.
BicycleMech24 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks for you guys and your advice! I appreciate it! I have owned a BMC with Avid Elixirs... I know of the squidgy brake problems luckily!
lone one Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 make sure you use original pads on the Magura!! generics heat up and pop the rubbers, Magura wont replace
BicycleMech24 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 Luckily that won't be a problem... Replacing Maguras with SLX... My friends warned me about Maguras. Only thing they do good is make clutch master cylinders for BMW motorbikes!
Niner Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 try get the original proof of purchase otherwise specialized wont be interested in the event of a claim. if you have the slip they very good and standing by there frames, check breaks the bike comes with and be cautious if sram xx world cup or sram Xo if they feel soft and spongy try stay away as it can be a challange and expensive to get them fixedOnly for the first owner...
Niner Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Ohh and have the or check the suspension bearings
T-Bag68 Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 I made this investment a year ago, also 2013 model, What a royal treat from my hardtail. I had to service rear shock, there was a few dings in the rear wheel rim, but hold pressure fine. The components all good but drive side needed replacing, I took all into consideration, and made an offer based on that. The Frame is fantastic, there are the bearings in the frame that I believe are very inexpensive to replace. Also very happy with my MTS brakes Loving my new ride
T-Bag68 Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Ham,looking at your profile pic, maybe you should change to XT Brakes.. haahahhhahaha
grego12 Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 Spez frames are very good....Ive settled on them for MTB and never had a break or crack, although I hear the s-works ones are a little more prone to cracks given that they're thinner
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