Specialized Epic WC Expert Satin Carbon / White Pearl

THINK FASTER: The Epic World Cup is the fastest XC race bike on flowing trails, thanks to an unmatched combination of efficiency, control, and lightness. Champion Christopher puts it this way: “This bike gives me everything I could want from a hardtail, plus the control and capabilities of a full suspension.” To create this race machine, we adopted a fully integrated development approach, inventing an entirely new shock absorber, also drawing on four decades of victories on the off-road racing stage.

REFERENCE FRAME: To achieve maximum speed through perfect power transfer efficiency and ultra-precise handling, our team of engineers has set the new standard in terms of torsional stiffness and bottom bracket stiffness. The double diamond layout is the most sophisticated in Specialized's history, supporting the stiffness goal by integrating the shock absorber as a structural element.

FAST SUSPENSIONS: The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team has developed a revolutionary technology for the Epic World Cup to give it the efficiency and responsiveness of a hardtail, plus the control and capability of a full suspension. The RockShox SID Deluxe WCID (World Cup Integrated Design) shock absorber with independently adjustable positive and negative air springs provides the Epic WC with the coveted "snap" of hardtails, combined with a lightness that devours the terrain and offers the ability to adjust the setup based on a specific course or personal preferences.

OLTRE ITS OWN CATEGORY: The 75 mm of travel on the Epic World Cup perform as if they were much more. When the bike is ridden in firm mode, it offers the same positive travel as a 100 mm travel bike set with 25% sag. The optimization of air volumes and damping characteristics allows the Epic WC to handle bumps like a bike with more generous travel. The dedicated MegaJounce bumper provides robust end-stroke support to handle the most intense impacts.

BRAIN: While the revolutionary SID Deluxe WCID shock absorber provides the perfect mix of absorption and firmness on the rear triangle, the BRAIN is alive and well in the fork, featuring Position-Sensitive technology and 15mm of sag, with no need for lockout or levers to operate.

LIGHTNESS: With a frame weighing only 1765 grams (painted, with shock absorber and small parts), the Epic World Cup is the lightest on the market. This lightness translates into explosive accelerations, climbs with maximum efficiency, and surprising handling. The sum of these characteristics is speed. We managed to design a frame that is both so light and rigid thanks to what we learned in the design of the Aethos, particularly regarding the carbon layup.

SEATPOST: The Epic World Cup comes with the new Roval Control SL seatpost, ultra-light and stiff.