Smart Parts Epiphany Ion
Smart Parts will now be releasing a new marker – the Epiphany, or the “Epiphany Ion�. I’ve already seen plenty of negative feedback, but I’m not so sure that I agree with it this time. First off, the starting price will probably be around $400 U.S. So what is different about this Ion on steroids?
-Magnesium body frame. Magnesium is famous in the bicycling world for being an extremely durable metal, yet lighter in weight compared to other common metals.
-The internals have been stepped up. Hoses and solenoids have been strengthened.
-Higher regulator settings and faster recharge rates prevent drop off.
-Includes a Freak barrel and inserts
-Smart Parts Firebolt pushes even the most fragile of shells while decreasing vibration and increasing air efficiency.
-New trigger configuration pulls smooth, and has virtually eliminated any side to side slack.
-Standard Barrel Threads – The Epiphany uses the Smart Parts standard barrel thread found on the Shocker NXT, Impulse, Nerve, Ion and SP-8.
-17+ BPS Performance – The standard Epiphany circuit board will deliver rates up to 17 balls per second, while the Blackheart and aftermarket boards can take it to 20 and beyond.
There you have it; or the shortened version at least. People are complaining that it’s just a $400 Ion, but I don’t think Smart Parts is trying to pull a fast one and pass it off as something else. After all, they have named it the Epiphany Ion…
After owning an Ion myself, the most appetizing parts of the Epiphany are the new looks, new trigger, and the FREAK barrel. The only downside I can see is the doubled price, and the fact that all of this could be done by just spending the money on upgrades for a regular Ion.
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