I just got a 2018 specialized epic 2018 it is great, just not sure on themiddl3 suspension, I was wondering if there are any other shocks that fit inthis frame other than the currect one, it's kinda small, but mainly it just dosnt feel quit right, is there a way I can tune it, it's just kinda loud, it was just serviced though
by Aggressive_Log_194
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Get better rotors, those thin, minimalist rotors are scary even on XC race bikes. Mass is your friend in rotors, a few grams is worth avoided medical bills.
I would use google to find out what the higher level specs of that generation Epic are, and find what the equivalents are for the rear shock. Epics are legendary and the options are numerous.
It’s a proprietary shock but I believe there may be some aftermarket adapter yokes out there to run a different shock. Google 2018 epic yoke adapter
Try Bike Yoke. https://bikeyoke.com/en/yoke-ep02/ep02?srsltid=AfmBOoqdpiwN-e_s0IhnzzpqicNTeI_ugUTh5ibMnoPuTdXHKLySC4Vs you’ll need a new link to accommodate a different air can. If the one you have is making funny noises like squelching then it might be aspirated. I’d take it back to the shop and ask unless you end up buying a new one
That is an XC bike. It doesn’t have a long travel suspension. You cannot add a bigger shock. The shock is exactly what you need to have in there. Epic is a cross country race bike. You can’t upgrade it into a longer travel trail bike. Also, it has the Brain shock which can be swapped out but it’s not straightforward so do some research. No reason to ditch the Brain unless it’s failed mechanically and you don’t want to pay to fix it. Then a shock swap could be a good idea.