About to pull trigger on Specialized Epic Comp frame, talk me out of it.

[XtrPickels]

for true xc race IMO:
29- gary fisher superfly 100

I enjoyed riding that bike.
But I know of 5 that have cracked in the past year.
Trek has been great about warrantying them, FWIW.

edit: I shouldn't say all cracked, one was a BB shell that decided it didn't want to be a part of the bike anymore.

[marshalolson]

well.. fair enough. but trek will get you a frame in 3 days from the filing of the warranty on those.

but they are super fast. i don't know if they really ride great, but they are fast for sure.

[BushwackerinPA]

a local guy has cracked 2 SF 100 frame this year.....he weighs a 140lb.

just sayin

[marshalolson]

sweet.

a top 5 pro in the state has not cracked his. he is 175.
a top 5 cat 1 in the state has not cracked his. he is 180.
a top 3 cat 1 in the state has not cracked his. he is 160.

nobody can't say the bikes are not fast though.