Bike Hub Features Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 According to our classifieds search data, the Specialized Epic is the most sought after bike on Bike Hub. Perhaps due to this wide appeal, it has also become a symbol of endurance racing in South Africa, and all the connotations that come attached to the stereotype. Opinions aside, this was my first significant experience with this iconic race bike and I was intrigued to see what all the fuss is about.Click here to view the article
jcza Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 ................but what is the weight of the bike??? karma 1
Nick Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 ................but what is the weight of the bike??? I knew this was coming. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to get the bike near a scale. Would saying that it felt light suffice? jcza 1
Serious Panda Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 The Epic platform is due for an upgrade, as well as con 1 - deal breaker for me at this high a price.
Serious Panda Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I knew this was coming. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to get the bike near a scale. Would saying that it felt light suffice?  Actually no it wont for R140k. Spez online police scan the entire web for any references to actual weight and deletes it, thats where the expensive servicing money goes. Spez bike weights is top secret for some reason... The GT Man 1
Patchelicious Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Actually no it wont for R140k. Spez online police scan the entire web for any references to actual weight and deletes it, thats where the expensive servicing money goes. Spez bike weights is top secret for some reason...I'm sure one of the many Spez shops will gladly weigh one for you if you are interested in buying one. Myth and nonky 2
Iwan Kemp Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Actually no it wont for R140k. Spez online police scan the entire web for any references to actual weight and deletes it, thats where the expensive servicing money goes. Spez bike weights is top secret for some reason... If you do a Google search for "Specialized Epic S-Works weight" you will find quite a few links with actual weights quoted. YUMEYA, Patchelicious and nonky 3
Serious Panda Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 If you do a Google search for "Specialized Epic S-Works weight" you will find quite a few links with actual weights quoted.  Let you google that for me?
Devon44 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 ................but what is the weight of the bike???It varies with size. I ride a medium and when its race ready it is 10.4 with the swat box and RS1 fork- I have heard of lower weights with the new SID which is a bonus. jcza and nonky 2
Sitting slip Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 its like riding a Bentley and know its a glorified passat underneath.
Jakkals. Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 its like riding a Bentley and know its a glorified passat underneath.never! these bikes go go go go! I'm converted!
babse Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 looks so the same cool RealSteelBikes and Pipsqueak 2
intern Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 That colour though. Love my (black) S-Works, though it took some getting used to. As for the Spark, all that crap on the handlebars ;-).
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