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2012 Mondraker Play 3 vs 2012 Specialized Epic Comp 29
The Mondraker Play 3 is a Street bike, while the Specialized Epic Comp 29 is a Cross Country bike. Both bikes have Aluminium / Alloy frames. The Mondraker Play 3 has wheels, while the Specialized Epic Comp 29 has 29" wheels. The Specialized Epic Comp 29 has RockShox forks. The Mondraker Play 3 comes in M, S, while the Specialized Epic Comp 29 comes in SM, MD, LG, XL.
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Mondraker PLAY 2012 Play 3 2012
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Specialized Epic 2012 Epic Comp 29 2012
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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
- Play 6061 Square Street Hydroformed Old School
- RST Dirt T, 100mm
- Formula Alloy
- Alex Rims DM-22 Disc
- Stainless black
- Kenda K-Rad 26x2.30
- 420, , 42/32/22T, Kmc Z-72
- Suntour XCT-V2
- -30, CH-52 Cartridge
- Sram 3.0
- Sram X4 medium cage
- Sram Trigger X4
- Tektro Novela, Tektro Novela
- Abyss 31.8mm 9º 710mm
- Mondraker Play series Pivotal
- Abyss Dirt pivot 350mmx31.6mm, , ,
- Onoff Morph Slope II 50mm 31.6mm
- Street translucend 130mm
- CH Aheadset
- M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT , gussetless TT (S/M), tapered HT, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mm travel
- RockShox Reba, RockShox Reba RL 29, tapered alloy steerer , LO and reb adj. standard drop-outs, 100mm travel
- Fox/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/new 2012 tune, inertia valve , w/ Brain Fade adjust, 187x47mm, 29er hose length
- Specialized Hi Lo 142+ disc, laser-etched logo, double-sealed cartridge bearing, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
- Roval 29, 26mm w/ eyelets, 32h
- 29"
- DT Swiss Industry 2.0, (14g) stainless
- S-Works Fast Trak, 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual-compound, 29x2.0""
- KMC, KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates
- SRAM, Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, GXP spindle, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm
- SRAM GXP, outboard bearing
- SRAM X7, SRAM X7,10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull
- SRAM X9, SRAM X9, 10-speed, mid cage
- SRAM X7, SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp
- Avid, Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, 160mm HS-1 rotor
- Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8º back sweep, 31.8mm
- Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
- 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, 400mm
- Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp , adjustable rise, S: 75mm, M: 90mm, L: 105mm, XL: 105mm
- Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL
- 1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings
Why it pays to compare
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What to compare
Components
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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
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Reviews
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Warranties
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