Efficiency, control and lightness

Epic WC

THINK FAST: The Epic World Cup is the fastest XC race bike on smooth trails, thanks to an unmatched combination of efficiency, control, and light weight. Champion Christopher expresses it this way: “This bike gives me everything I could want from a hardtail, with the added control and capabilities of a full-size.” To create this race machine we took a totally integrated development approach, inventing an entirely new shock absorber, thanks to four decades of victories on the off-road racing stage.

Rigidity and precision
XC courses become more technical and precise control is the hallmark of Control SL products. Unparalleled stiffness and lightness give athletes the ability to impose themselves on the most demanding race courses.
World Cup position
Backed by our race-proven engineering, we set the perfect riding position by offering 8 degrees backward tilt, 0 rise and 12° negative tilt. Choice of 4 stem lengths between 60 and 90mm.
For competitions at the highest level
The Roval Control SL products were made for XC racers, and the numerous podiums in the World Cup, World Championships and during the Cape Epic are testament to their success.
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To achieve maximum speed through perfect power transfer efficiency, and an ultra-precise ride, our engineering team set the new standard in terms of torsional stiffness and bottom bracket. The double-diamond layout is the most sophisticated in Specialized’s history, and supports the stiffness objective by integrating the shock as a structural element.

The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team developed a revolutionary technology for the Epic World Cup to give it the efficiency and responsiveness of a hardtail, and in addition the control and capability of a full size. The RockShox SID Deluxe WCID (World Cup Integrated Design) shock with independently adjustable positive and negative air springs gives the Epic WC the coveted “snap” of a hardtail, combined with a lightness that devours the terrain and provides the ability to adjust the set up to suit a specific route or personal preference.

The 75mm of travel of the Epic World Cup behaves as if it were much more. When the bike is ridden in firm mode, it offers the same positive travel as a bike with 100mm travel set at 25% sag. Optimised air volume and damping characteristics allow the Epic WC to handle shocks like a bike with more generous travel. The dedicated MegaJounce pad provides strong support at the end of the stroke to handle the most violent impacts.

Maximum Efficiency

Maximum Efficiency

An ultra-light frame, unparalleled stiffness at the bottom bracket and revolutionary technology at the shock absorber lead to incredible efficiency. The positive and negative air springs are independently adjustable. Thanks to this feature, the Epic WC has the sought-after “snap” of hardtails, and provides the possibility to adapt the set-up to a specific route.

Control and accuracy

Control and accuracy

Compared to a hardtail or a bike with lower suspension, the Epic WC keeps the tyres stuck to the ground for longer, which translates directly into more control. More control means more speed. Torsional stiffness for the entire system – from handlebars to frame to wheels. The perfect recipe for agility and steering precision.

Surprising lightness

Surprising lightness

With a frame weight of only 1,765 grams (painted, with shock absorber and all components), the Epic World Cup outperforms the lightest bikes on the market. This translates into ease of handling, quicker acceleration, and less energy expenditure when climbing. All this translates into speed.

EPIC WC MODEL YEAR 2023

S-Works Epic WC
Gloss Red Tint / Flake Silver Granite / Metallic White Silver
List price
€ 12.500,00
S-Works Epic WC
Satin Chameleon Lapis Tint Granite / Brushed Chrome
List price
€ 12.500,00
Epic WC Pro
Gloss Deep Lake Metallic / Chrome
List price
€ 9.000,00

TELAI EPIC WC MODEL YEAR 2023

Telaio S-Works Epic WC
Gloss Red Tint / Flake Silver Granite / Metallic White Silver
List price
€ 6.500,00
Telaio S-Works Epic WC
Satin Smoke Granite / Metallic White Silver
List price
€ 6.500,00
Telaio S-Works Epic WC
Gloss Lagoon Blue / Purple Orchid / Blaze Impasto
List price
€ 6.500,00
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