Transforming a Decade-Old Epic S-Works into a Modern XC Machine
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In today's video we take a decade old Specialized Epic S-Works and we modernize it with an angled headset and some other exciting upgrades.
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⚙️ PARTS LIST
Slack-R kits: https://9point8.ca/collections/slack-r-kits
RockShox RockShox, SID Ultimate C1: https://geni.us/sid-sl-ultimat
Maxxis, Ikon, Tire, 29''x2.20: https://geni.us/IqOSur6
Kind Shock, LEV Ci, Dropper Seatpost, 27.2mm, 410mm, Travel: 100mm: https://geni.us/tESck
Truvativ, Descendant Single Locking, Grips, 133mm: https://geni.us/59Np
Yoshimura Platform Pedals: https://is.gd/mWfoTm
🛠️ TOOLS LIST
(I earn commission on qualified purchases)
FSA Starnut Setter: https://is.gd/70WQKB
Favorite allen wrenches: https://geni.us/JefCFO
Favorite cable cutter: https://is.gd/93YIGA
Favorite chain breaker: https://geni.us/OFSyRkc
My repair stand: https://is.gd/iCyJZs
Bike scale (luggage scale: https://geni.us/gAufZ
Favorite calipers: https://geni.us/BKfTj
Favorite tire levers: https://geni.us/UwMBIP
Torque wrench I use: https://geni.us/0IJFLAF
Sandblasting cabinet: https://geni.us/oJEDfpS
🛢️ GREASE & CLEANERS
(I earn commission on qualified purchases)
My parts washer: https://geni.us/YTV0tI
Favorite de-greaser: https://is.gd/ueEOdl
Favorite bike wash: https://is.gd/D8d0wb
Anti-seize compound: https://is.gd/ioid5A
Hi-performance grease: https://is.gd/diB0GF
My favorite chain lube: https://is.gd/KRnwfT
🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO
fantompower - Vitamin D https://chll.to/eb799079
fantompower - My Own World https://chll.to/dacca3bf
Retro Horror Synth - Memories of a Murder by White Bat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fJOVerwa_E
J.Folk - Memory https://chll.to/a31f8f59
Dotlights, Almøst Silent - Assembly https://chll.to/dc13aa64
Aviino - See You Cross Country https://chll.to/28a0163f
Dan Henig | Eternal Garden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psw0IM8YxcA
See my other channels:
@AndrewGoodcamera
🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:34 Change the geometry
02:36 Upgrade to modern fork
05:04 Tires
06:58 Front hub hack
07:53 The story of a REAL hack
09:22 Finish the front
09:51 Rear tire
12:28 Making a place for a dropper seatpost
15:57 Final product
Видео Transforming a Decade-Old Epic S-Works into a Modern XC Machine канала Build a Better Bike
It's risk-free with NordVPN's 30-day money-back guarantee!
In today's video we take a decade old Specialized Epic S-Works and we modernize it with an angled headset and some other exciting upgrades.
Join my Patreon to enjoy this content early and ad-free:
http://patreon.com/BuildaBetterBike
⚙️ PARTS LIST
Slack-R kits: https://9point8.ca/collections/slack-r-kits
RockShox RockShox, SID Ultimate C1: https://geni.us/sid-sl-ultimat
Maxxis, Ikon, Tire, 29''x2.20: https://geni.us/IqOSur6
Kind Shock, LEV Ci, Dropper Seatpost, 27.2mm, 410mm, Travel: 100mm: https://geni.us/tESck
Truvativ, Descendant Single Locking, Grips, 133mm: https://geni.us/59Np
Yoshimura Platform Pedals: https://is.gd/mWfoTm
🛠️ TOOLS LIST
(I earn commission on qualified purchases)
FSA Starnut Setter: https://is.gd/70WQKB
Favorite allen wrenches: https://geni.us/JefCFO
Favorite cable cutter: https://is.gd/93YIGA
Favorite chain breaker: https://geni.us/OFSyRkc
My repair stand: https://is.gd/iCyJZs
Bike scale (luggage scale: https://geni.us/gAufZ
Favorite calipers: https://geni.us/BKfTj
Favorite tire levers: https://geni.us/UwMBIP
Torque wrench I use: https://geni.us/0IJFLAF
Sandblasting cabinet: https://geni.us/oJEDfpS
🛢️ GREASE & CLEANERS
(I earn commission on qualified purchases)
My parts washer: https://geni.us/YTV0tI
Favorite de-greaser: https://is.gd/ueEOdl
Favorite bike wash: https://is.gd/D8d0wb
Anti-seize compound: https://is.gd/ioid5A
Hi-performance grease: https://is.gd/diB0GF
My favorite chain lube: https://is.gd/KRnwfT
🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO
fantompower - Vitamin D https://chll.to/eb799079
fantompower - My Own World https://chll.to/dacca3bf
Retro Horror Synth - Memories of a Murder by White Bat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fJOVerwa_E
J.Folk - Memory https://chll.to/a31f8f59
Dotlights, Almøst Silent - Assembly https://chll.to/dc13aa64
Aviino - See You Cross Country https://chll.to/28a0163f
Dan Henig | Eternal Garden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psw0IM8YxcA
See my other channels:
@AndrewGoodcamera
🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:34 Change the geometry
02:36 Upgrade to modern fork
05:04 Tires
06:58 Front hub hack
07:53 The story of a REAL hack
09:22 Finish the front
09:51 Rear tire
12:28 Making a place for a dropper seatpost
15:57 Final product
Видео Transforming a Decade-Old Epic S-Works into a Modern XC Machine канала Build a Better Bike
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