Pros: Great climbing, smart geometry.

Cons: Brain shock, you never know when it is going to work.

Recommendation: Had this bike for several years and rode it in many places. Just not enough rear suspension for me and not as active. Rides as a hardtail until you hit a bump, then the suspension is activated.

Pros: looks are streamline, great colors, smooth like butter...lightweight with strong feel. adjustable shock has good range and easy to use.

Cons: nada

Recommendation: great bike for over $2000 u better ride at least 2x a week..don't need to replace anything until it breaks...period

Pros: FAST, FAST, and FAST!!!

Recommendation: Did I mention this bike is fast! Very light weight. It rides like a dream.

Cons: It's heavenly!

Recommendation: I went from an old hardtail to test riding several full suspension bikes, and due to the mushyness, nearly didn't buy one, until I rode this one. I have the womens Comp version, 2006. I ride on a variety of trails of medium technicality. No big jumps so far-can't speak to that.

Pros: Acts like a hard tail but gives in when needed.

Cons: I guess the travel is not so much. But so far 4 foot jumps are not killing it!

Recommendation: Given that I upgraded my bike so much that I only have a handful of original bike parts I'll just review the frame. Its very well built. The cables are well put and the suspension is great. The only thing that sucks is the chain stay gets scratched easy (its a known epic problem).

Pros: I like the handling of this bike. It was a huge upgrade from what I was riding. The brain shock worked like it was supposed to. It is stiff.

Cons: I don't really like the brain on technical stuff. Very heavy for a xc race bike. Rear traction is iffy on climbs. No personality.

Recommendation: I just bought an Ellsworth Epiphany. It is night and day compared to the Epic so I am a little biased right now. I liked the Epic and it did what I needed but after four years it has seen it's better days. I don't think I would buy another one even if it is a good bike.

Pros: I bought the Epic Comp Hydro Disc version, so based on that. I like the HyroDisc, Rear Brain Fade Shock and over all feel of the ride.

Cons: I wouldn't use this bike for huge launches or extreme downhill stuff. Not too comfortable with the frame. However, it is a great bike for singletrack racing.

Recommendation: This is a great mountain bike for anyone making the transition into singletrack racing from conventional trail riding. For the pro, this bike offers you an inexpensive means to work out on the weekend while not compromising the high end componants you're use to. For the entry level racer, this is a bike ready to race, off the show room floor! The rear Brain Fade shock is an awesome peice of technology. You'll have to ride it to believe it but it feels like a hard tail until you start into rough terrain. There is virtually no crank sag when you need that extra hard tail advantage! The valve release is counter weighted engaging and disengaging the shock, which is motion activated depending on the type of terrain you are riding. You can adjust the sensitivity and it is not sloppy at all. I love this bike and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in weekend warrior trail attacks to the pro who wants a great workout trail bike!

Pros: Very fast and light sweet suspension no bob on the pedals. great components good price

Cons: limitations on the travel

Recommendation: best bike for the price i would buy it at least get a test ride