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2008 Norco KOMPRESSOR vs 2008 Specialized Epic Expert
The Norco KOMPRESSOR and Specialized Epic Expert are both Cross Country bikes. The Specialized Epic Expert's frame is Aluminium / Alloy. The Norco KOMPRESSOR has wheels, while the Specialized Epic Expert has 26" wheels. The forks on the Norco KOMPRESSOR are Marzocchi, while the Specialized Epic Expert has Fox forks. The Norco KOMPRESSOR retails for $949 USD. The Norco KOMPRESSOR comes in 12.5", while the Specialized Epic Expert comes in SM, MD, LG, XL.
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Norco Kompressor 2008 KOMPRESSOR 2008
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Specialized Epic 2008 Epic Expert 2008
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Frameset
- Frame Material
- Frame
- Fork
- Shock
- Motor
- Battery
Wheels
- Hubs
- Wheels
- Wheel Size
- Spokes
- Tires
Drivetrain
- Chain
- Crank
- Bottom Bracket
- Front Derailleur
- Rear Derailleur
- Shifters
- Cassette
- Pedals
Components
- Brakeset
- Brakeset Brand
- Handlebar
- Saddle
- Seatpost
- Stem
- Grips
- Headset
- Heavy duty gauge al, 24" wheel specific geometry, disc mounts
- Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3, 100mm trvl
- Shimano 6 bolt disc
- Weimann ZAC250 doubel wall, 24", 32 hole
- DT Swiss stainless 2.0
- Kenda Nevegal, 2.35
- KMC Z-72
- Shimano Alivio, 31.8
- Shimano Alivio, long cage
- Shimano Alivio, 8 spd, Rapid Fire
- Shimano 485 Hydraulic, 7" rotor
- Alloy Riser, 30mm rise, 31.8mm
- Norco Shore, short profile
- Norco Micro adjust, 27.2, 300mm
- Alloy 31.8, 60mm extension
- Norco 130mm Krayton
- FSA TH-855 1-1/8" threadless
- Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ new larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT , hollow alloy shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
- Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound/compression adjust w/ lock out, alloy steerer
- Specialized AFR inertia, Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune , air spring, rebound adjust
- DT Swiss custom for Specialized 370 with DT RWS QR, 32h
- DT Swiss custom for Specialized X420, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
- 26"
- DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm
- Specialized Fast Trak Control LK, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
- SRAM PC-971 w/ Power Link
- Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized
- Shimano M762 XT custom for Specialized
- Shimano M581 LX, 34.9mm clamp, bottom swing, dual pull
- SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage
- SRAM X-9, aluminum 9-speed trigger
- Custom Avid Ultimate 7, hydraulic disc, 160 and 185mm rotor
- Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide
- Specialized XC MTB, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
- Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/CNC finish
- 1 1/8"" threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing
Why it pays to compare
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What to compare
Components
It's essential to know which components make up a bike. From there you can compare the differences, such as build quality, performance, features, weight and price. This takes some of the guesswork out of buying a mountain bike.
Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:
- Fork
- Shock
- Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
- Brakeset
- Wheels
Price
Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of mountain bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?
Reviews
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Warranties
Different bike companies have different warranties. It's important to compare the length of these warranties, what they'll cover and who's covered.
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