My New Epic 29er - Complete!

[Aggie_Ama]

I finally got my custom wheels in for my Epic 29er Comp, I have had the bike since Mid April but now it is complete.





The bike has a brain, even though I am not always sure I do! It helps regulate the rear shock, adding many more levels of adjustment to the bike.





I had these grips before the bike came in, I knew I wasn't a fan of the stock grips Specialized uses. The green doesn't match but they are really nice feel. Odi Cross Trainers with Purple lock-on clamps.



Next, a Salsa Lip Lock. Bike comes stock with a quick release collar, I don't like the quick release because they seem to slide no matter what I try to do. Shockingly the purple matched Odi's purple even they were completely different companies.



Next my shop ordered me a Specialized Zee Cage, right hand side load. This is a nice cage because it is hard to get bottles in and out on a small full suspension frame.



And finally, a work of art came in! These are the custom Industry Nine wheels I had built. I9 does all their own anodizing and laced them as well. They aren't fast on turnaround but they are amazing looking once you finally get them. The rear hub has a high number of engagement points, making the wheels seriously fast. They also are insanely stiff. Again somehow the purple matches, I was shocked and so was the shop. It is three companies doing the anodizing!

Originally they were built to drop my weight on the bike but then I decided to put heavier tires on the bike. With sharp rocks around here it is easy to slice a wheel on our trails. Plus I am a big Maxxis fan and confidence in your machine really helps.

[Roadtrip]

Wow. Stunning. Thanks for sharing!!!

[Catrin]

Beautiful! Stunning even! Those wheels just rock, I can see a purple version on my Gunnar....thankfully there is no money left

[Tri Girl]

GORGEOUS!!!!
Really- those wheels totally make the bike! LOVE THEM (well worth the wait on those, right?)
The finished bike is just beautiful- and looks like it will kick a$$ on the trail!
Congrats!!!

[jessmarimba]

I love the subtle purple Just remember to give a wave as you leave me in your dust on the trails, k?

[gnat23]

I *LOVE* a well color-coordinated bike!

-- gnat!

[laura*]

Again somehow the purple matches, I was shocked and so was the shop. It is three companies doing the anodizing!

I think the purple matches because it isn't a paint, a dye, nor anything involving a pigment. Instead it is a specific chemical that causes the purple color. As long as the anodizing is done properly, it ought to develop to the same color.