Specialized Epic WC Expert

The Epic World Cup is the fastest XC racing bike on smooth terrains. This extraordinary result has been achieved through an unparalleled combination of efficiency, control, and lightweight. Champion Christopher describes it with these words: "This bike offers me everything I could want from a hardtail, with the addition of the control and capabilities of a full suspension." To create this racing machine, we adopted a fully integrated development approach, leveraging four decades of victories on the off-road racing stage.

REFERENCE FRAME:

To achieve maximum speed through perfect power transmission and ultra-precise handling, our team of engineers has set a new standard in terms of torsional rigidity and bottom bracket movement. The double diamond layout represents the quintessence of engineering and integrates the shock absorber as a structural element to ensure maximum rigidity.

FAST SUSPENSIONS:

Our Specialized Ride Dynamics team has developed revolutionary technology for the Epic World Cup, giving it the efficiency and responsiveness of a hardtail, but with 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 gives the Epic WC the responsiveness typical of hardtails, while its lightweight makes it agile and capable of tackling rough terrain with ease.

BEYOND ITS CATEGORY:

Despite its 75mm of travel, the Epic World Cup delivers superior performance. In "firm" mode, it provides a response similar to a bike with 100mm of travel and a 25% sag. Thanks to the optimization of air volumes and damping characteristics, the Epic WC can handle impacts like a bike with more generous travel. The dedicated MegaJounce bumper provides robust support to handle the most violent impacts.

BRAIN:

In the fork, the Position-Sensitive technology of the BRAIN with a 15mm sag works intelligently without the need for lockout or levers to operate, ensuring a smooth and responsive ride.

LIGHTWEIGHT:

At a weight of just 1765 grams (painted, with shock absorber and hardware), the Epic World Cup is the lightest bike on the market. This lightweight translates into explosive accelerations, highly efficient climbs, and surprising maneuverability, all contributing to achieving maximum speed.

The new Epic World Cup, with Ride Dynamics Developed Suspension Technology, offers 75mm of rear wheel travel. This technology makes pedaling extremely efficient, while the high-performance and robust SRAM GX transmission is ideal for tackling the most demanding XC race tracks. The SID SL fork with Brain has a 110mm travel, and the Roval Control carbon wheels, with a hookless design and 29mm internal width, are durable, lightweight, and offer unmatched ride quality.

Technical Specifications:

Components:

• Handlebar: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm clamp

• Seatpost: Specialized Alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm diameter

• Handlebar Grips: Specialized Trail Grips

• Stem: Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4 bolts, 6-degree rise

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, with steel rails

Wheels:

• Rims: Roval Control Carbon, offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm rim width, tubeless ready, 28 holes

• Front Hub: DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm width, straight-pull spokes, 28 holes

• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, DT Swiss ratchet body, 12x148mm thru-axle, XD hub body, straight-pull spokes, 28 holes

• Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race Straight-pull

• Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

• Rear Tire: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

• Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube

Frame:

• Frame: Fact 11m Carbon, WCID suspension design, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded bottom bracket, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 75mm of travel

SWAT Components:

• SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

• Seat Collar: Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm, steel bolt

Transmission:

• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle

• Shifters: SRAM POD AXS controller

• Cassette: SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52 teeth

• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, lengths 170/175mm, 34-tooth chainring

• Gears: Alloy, 34 teeth

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Brakes:

• Front Brake: SRAM Level Bronze, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc brake, 180/160mm stealth rotor

• Rear Brake: SRAM Level Bronze, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc brake, 160mm stealth rotor

Suspensions:

• Rear Shock: RockShox-Specialized SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate, Ride Dynamics Developed, Independent negative spring,

  Rebound adjustment, Size 215x40mm

• Fork: RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Adjustable Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 110mm of travel

Weight:

• Weight: 10.5kg (23 lb, 2.4 oz)

Weights are based on painted production frames as shown. Actual weights may vary based on color, frame size, and component variations. Specifications are subject to change without notice.