1993 Specialized Epic 52cm carbon 'ruby'
This bicycle is weightless. Original lugged carbon tubes painted in ruby red/black. I got this bike with an EMS composite fork, Cinelli stem, Cinelli handlebars, and a single-speed cog. I am restoring it to its original glory with a bit more modern components. The original old-school downtube shifters will be replaced with a more modern Shimano 105 Shifters/Brakes combo, the downtube shift bosses will be converted to cable stops.
Best for 5’2″-5’7″ riders.
Unsorted restoration pics
Original components
- Frame: 52cm Racing Bias Programmed carbon tubes, Cast Internal/External alloy lugs, stainless DO
- Fork: DirectDrive Aluminum with chromoly steerer
- Cranks: Shimano 105 SC Dual SIS
- Cassette: Shimano 39/53T, 12/23T 8-speed
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano 105, 68mm width 107mm spindle length
- Pedals: Shimano 105 clipless
- Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
- Shifters/brake levers: Shimano 105 STI 8-speed
- Headset: Specialized Pro Alloy
- Stem: Cr-Mo TIG 73 degree
- Handlebars: SR251 Anatomical
- Handlebar Grips: Cork tape
- Brakes: Shimano 105
- Seatpost: Specialized Direct Drive
- Saddle: Specialized ProLong Leather Perf
- Wheels: Shimano 105 hubs, Wheelsmith 14 spokes, Mavic Open 4 CD rims, Tri-Sport 700x23c tires