What new bikes did specialized make in 2011?
What new bikes did specialized make in 2011?
Created with sketchtool. Specialized have launched their 2011 mountain bike line in Keystone, Colorado, with an all-new Camber 120mm-travel trail bike, redesigned Epic, updated Safire women’s model plus 29ers and a new Evo line. The most groundbreaking of the new bikes is the Epic.
What is specialized’s 29er Myka hardtail?
Specialized’s ever-expanding 29er range extends to women’s bikes too, with a 29er Myka hardtail that, impressively, comes in a range of sizes to fit riders from just 5ft tall. Having already appeared at World Cup races (and in various photos and videos on the internet), the 2011 Demo downhill bike will already be known to many.
Which specialized bike has a 29er top tube?
The Safire’s cunning top tube construction is also found on the 100mm-travel Myka FSR. Specialized’s ever-expanding 29er range extends to women’s bikes too, with a 29er Myka hardtail that, impressively, comes in a range of sizes to fit riders from just 5ft tall.
What are the best 29er hardtails?
The top-end Pro models feature a custom SRAM carbon double crank, with triples on the cheaper bikes. Big-wheel fans will also be interested in the new Stumpjumper 29er hardtails. With race wins at Sea Otter and TransGermany, and a World Cup podium spot, these may be the 29ers to convert an often-sceptical audience.
Is there a 2011 specialized epic 29er full suspension?
D espite the current Specialized Epic having debuted just a couple of years ago, there’s now an all-new model for 2011. That’s a pretty quick design turnover, but there’s a good reason for it – Specialized wanted to tackle the high-end 29er full-suspension market, which meant doing an Epic 29er in carbon.
What are the s-works epic carbon wheels?
The top-of-the-line S-Works Epic Carbon has 26-inch wheels, 100mm of travel and Specialized Brain technology suspension for a premium cross-country race machine. Ultra-light 1.9″, S-Works Renegade tires are 2Bliss ready and offer maximum speed and efficiency on hardpack and intermediate XC conditions.
Why did they make the 2011 epic 26 inch mountain bike?
The 2011 Epic is a rare example of the design of a 26in bike being driven by the needs of a 29er. Specialized’s engineers, led by mountain bike engineering manager Jan Talavasek, were aiming to overcome the fact that bigger wheels and frames are inherently more flexible – stiffness was a primary design goal.
