S-Works Epic WC Bike

THINK FASTER: The Epic World Cup is the fastest XC race bike on flowing courses, thanks to an unmatched combination of efficiency, control, and light weight. Champion Christopher Blevins puts it this way: “This bike gives me everything I could want from a hardtail, with the added control and capability of a full suspension.” To create this race machine, we took a fully integrated development approach, inventing an entirely new shock absorber, drawing on four decades of victories on the off-road stage. BENCHMARK FRAME: To achieve maximum speed through perfect power transfer efficiency and ultra-precise handling, our engineering team set a new standard for torsional and bottom bracket stiffness. The double diamond layout is the most sophisticated in Specialized’s history, supporting this stiffness goal by integrating the shock absorber as a structural element. FAST SUSPENSION: The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team developed revolutionary technology for the Epic World Cup to give it the efficiency and responsiveness of a hardtail, combined with the control and capability of a full suspension bike. The RockShox SID Deluxe WCID (World Cup Integrated Design) shock absorber with independently adjustable positive and negative air springs gives the Epic WC the coveted hardtail snap, combined with terrain-eating lightness and the ability to adjust the setup to suit a specific trail or personal preference. BEYOND ITS CLASS: The Epic World Cup's 75mm of travel feels like so much more. When ridden in firm mode, it offers the same positive travel as a 100mm travel bike set to 25% sag. Optimized air volumes and damping characteristics allow the Epic WC to handle bumps like a longer travel bike. The dedicated MegaJounce bump stopper provides robust bottom-out support to handle the harshest impacts. BRAIN: While the revolutionary SID Deluxe WCID shock provides the perfect blend of compliance and firmness in the rear end, the BRAIN is alive and well in the fork, with Position-Sensitive technology and 15mm of sag, without the need for a lockout or levers. LIGHTWEIGHT: At just 1765 grams (painted, with shock and hardware), the Epic World Cup is the lightest on the market. This lightness translates into explosive accelerations, extremely efficient climbing, and surprising handling. The sum of these characteristics is speed. We were able to design a frame this light and stiff thanks to everything we learned from the Aethos design, particularly with regards to carbon layup. LIGHTWEIGHT COMPONENTS: The Epic World Cup comes with the new ultralight and stiff Roval Control SL seatpost, a 1,240-gram wheelset, and an integrated cockpit