Bikerumor posted two extensive articles with a lot of pictures and information on many of the 2013 Specialized bicycles. Some things were expected, some things were unexpected.
First a look at a preview of the 2013 Specialized mountain bikes.
Highlights and thoughts:
-The S-works Enduro will come with the super wide range 1x11 gearing, this seems like the perfect bike for the new Sram XX1 drivetrain, it will also come with some beefy carbon fiber wheels.
-Cambers get a updated with a lowered standover height and a autosag rear shock, and Specialized has dropped the 26" Cambers and it will be a 29er platform moving forward.
-It appears as though there were be several more Epic models for 2013, including model(s) with 1x11, and adding a Epic Marathon 29er which will be between the Expert and S-works model (and could quite possibly be my ride for 2013), I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's almost exactly the setup I am riding: the Expert frame and Roval Control SL carbon wheels.
-For those who think mountain biking isn't enough suffering Specialized will offer the Stumpjumper 29er EVO which will be a 29er rigid bike.
First a look at a preview of the 2013 Specialized road bikes.
Highlights and thoughts:
-Specialized will offer an update of the Roubaix: the Roubaix SL4 the same bike that Tom Boonen used to win Paris-Roubaix. This will include the COBL GOBL-R seatpost which includes a sharp bend and an elastemer to offer even more comfort. If this would be strong enough to use on a mountain bike it would be very interesting use on one, my guess is it wouldn't but you never know.
-There will be at least two Roubaix Disc brake option for 2013.
-The Venge appears to be unchanged (although color and component spec's might be different for 2013).
-Carbon Crux for those CX riders will be available, and looks really sweet.
Overall some really interesting things on tap for 2013 from Specialized.
First a look at a preview of the 2013 Specialized mountain bikes.
Highlights and thoughts:
-The S-works Enduro will come with the super wide range 1x11 gearing, this seems like the perfect bike for the new Sram XX1 drivetrain, it will also come with some beefy carbon fiber wheels.
-Cambers get a updated with a lowered standover height and a autosag rear shock, and Specialized has dropped the 26" Cambers and it will be a 29er platform moving forward.
-It appears as though there were be several more Epic models for 2013, including model(s) with 1x11, and adding a Epic Marathon 29er which will be between the Expert and S-works model (and could quite possibly be my ride for 2013), I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's almost exactly the setup I am riding: the Expert frame and Roval Control SL carbon wheels.
-For those who think mountain biking isn't enough suffering Specialized will offer the Stumpjumper 29er EVO which will be a 29er rigid bike.
First a look at a preview of the 2013 Specialized road bikes.
Highlights and thoughts:
-Specialized will offer an update of the Roubaix: the Roubaix SL4 the same bike that Tom Boonen used to win Paris-Roubaix. This will include the COBL GOBL-R seatpost which includes a sharp bend and an elastemer to offer even more comfort. If this would be strong enough to use on a mountain bike it would be very interesting use on one, my guess is it wouldn't but you never know.
-There will be at least two Roubaix Disc brake option for 2013.
-The Venge appears to be unchanged (although color and component spec's might be different for 2013).
-Carbon Crux for those CX riders will be available, and looks really sweet.
Overall some really interesting things on tap for 2013 from Specialized.
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