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S-Works Epic World Cup

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THINK FASTEST: The Epic World Cup is the fastest XC race bike in the world on smooth…

How to Set-Up the New Specialized Epic World Cup Shock

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THINK FASTEST: The Epic World Cup is the fastest XC race bike in the world on smooth to moderately technical courses thanks to its unmatched combination of efficiency, control, and light-weight. World Champ Christopher Blevins said it best, “This thing gives me everything I could want from a hardtail, plus the control and capability of full suspension.” All it took to create this speed machine was a totally integrated development approach, inventing a radical new shock, and four decades of off-road winning experience.

FRAME OF REFERENCE: To deliver maximum speed through ruthlessly efficient power transfer and precision handling, our engineering team set and achieved new standards in torsional rigidity and BB stiffness. This feat required an integrated development approach that merged a structurally superior double diamond layout with its shock cradled inside the top-tube, and finished off with the most sophisticated composite layup in Specialized history.

SHOCKINGLY FAST: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team conceived of and invented a revolutionary shock technology for the Epic World Cup that gives you the efficiency and snappy response of a hardtail PLUS the control, capability, and momentum-carrying of full suspension—all with a simple setup. Co-developed with RockShox, the SID Deluxe WCID shock utilizes unique independently adjustable positive and negative air springs to deliver the sought-after hardtail “snap”, combined with terrain-devouring forgiveness and the ability to easily personalize set-up for a specific course or tune for rider preference and feel. Set it firm for a ride that’s fast and efficient, like a hardtail, but opens up on big bumps and descents. Or, set it up softer for a chunk-squashing ripper. Either way, you aren't just limited to “open and closed.” The simple nature of its setup allows you to set on a spectrum from firm to soft.

PUNCHING ABOVE ITS CATEGORY: The Epic World Cup’s 75mm of rear travel delivers control and capability of a much longer travel bike. Because it’s designed to be ridden at or close to topped-out, it yields the same positive travel as a 100mm travel bike set up with 25% sag. To further optimize suspension performance, the Specialized Ride Dynamics team tuned the spring-rate to be relatively flat through the mid-stroke to handle the majority of bump forces like a longer travel bike. Due to its large size, the custom Mega Jounce Bumper is an “industry first” and plays a crucial role in smoothly managing bottom-out on the biggest impacts.

HAVE WE LOST OUR MINDS? The groundbreaking SIDLuxe WCID shock provides a unique blend of support and compliance in the rear, while the RockShox SID SL with 3-Position Race Day 2 damper borrows the all-new Epic 8s “Magic Middle” tune, providing support under pedaling and 110mm of bump-muting, active suspension in the rough to provide ultimate efficiency.

THE WEIGHT IS OVER: With a frame weight of just 1,765 grams (painted with shock and all hardware), the Epic World Cup edges out the lightest of competitors. This translates to faster acceleration, more efficiently climbing, and more agile handling. And all of that adds up to speed. We achieved the featherweight and monster stiffness of the Epic WC by applying what we learned in the development of our Aethos, the lightest production road frame ever made, specifically the advanced composite layup and tube shapes.

THE BIGGEST FLEX IS NO FLEX: The Epic World Cup sports the full suite of Roval Control SL components: 1,240-gram wheelset, 180-gram seat post, and 250-gram integrated cockpit (70mm x 780mm). Each boasting peerless light-weight, stiffness, and control on the World Cup today.

  • The all-new Epic World Cup frame features Ride Dynamics Developed suspension technology and 75mm of optimized rear wheel travel. Thanks to its shock technology, Epic World Cup delivers unmatched pedal efficiency and is ready for the roughest descents you can throw at it–no lockout switches required.

  • SRAM XX SL transmission builds on what top riders need in shifting performance and robustness, making it perfectly matched for the brutal demands of off-road racing.

  • An all-new SID SL BRAIN fork provides 110mm of bump-muting performance while discerning inputs from the ground or rider to provide ultimate efficiency.

  • Created specifically to match the increased capabilities of the Epic World Cup, the Roval Control SL rim introduces a completely new offset rim profile that features a 29mm internal width that not only increases strength and reduces weight, but also improves pinch-flat resistance by 22-percent.

Technical Specifications

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Frameset

SWAT

SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

Frame

S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, WCID suspension design, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear spacing, internal cable routing, 75mm of travel

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt

Suspension

Rear Shock

RockShox-Specialized SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate, Ride Dynamics Developed, Independent negative spring, Rebound Adjust, 215x40mm

Fork

RockShox SID SL Ultimate, 3-position Raceday damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm Travel

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 180/160mm rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM POD Ultimate AXS controller

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission

Cassette

SRAM CS-1299 10-52t

Chain

SRAM XX SL Eagle

Crankset

Quarq XX SL power meter crankset, Carbon, 168 Q-Factor, DUB, 170/175mm, 34T

Chainrings

34t

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h

Front Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head

Rear Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull t-head

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite Straight-pull t-head

Front Tire

Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, S-Works Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear Tire

Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Specialized Turbo Tube 40mm PV 29x1.75-2.4

Cockpit

Handlebars

Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm/70mm X- 12 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 1 degree upsweep, 760mm wide

Grips

SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

SeatPost

Roval Control SL carbon seatpost, Two-bolt clamp, 0mm offset, 415/370mm x 30.9

Product Details

Product ID

221515

Weight

Weight

9.22kg (20 lb, 5.2 oz)

Weight Size

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* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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SMLXL
Crank Length170mm170mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width760mm760mm760mm760mm
Stem Length60mm70mm70mm70mm
Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length370mm415mm415mm415mm
Stack600mm600mm614mm628mm
Reach415mm440mm465mm490mm
Head Tube Length93mm95mm110mm125mm
Head Tube Angle66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°
BB Height313mm313mm313mm313mm
BB Drop58mm57mm57mm57mm
Trail113mm113mm113mm113mm
Fork Length, Full516mm516mm516mm516mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center701mm726mm757mm788mm
Chainstay Length430mm430mm430mm430mm
Wheelbase1124mm1150mm1181mm1212mm
Bike Standover Height761mm764mm774mm786mm
Seat Tube Length395mm410mm450mm500mm
Seat Tube Angle74.5°74.5°74.5°74.5°
Top Tube Length, Horizontal581mm612mm641mm670mm
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_ENGLISH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_CHINESE_SIMPLIFIED.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_CHINESE_TRADITIONAL.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_CROATIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_CZECH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_DANISH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_DUTCH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_FINNISH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_FRENCH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_GERMAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_ITALIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_JAPANESE.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_KOREAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_NORWEGIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_POLISH.pdf
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2023 EPIC WC USER MANUAL - PORTUGUESE
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_RUSSIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_SLOVAK.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_SLOVENIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_SPANISH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_SWEDISH.pdf
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - PORTUGUESE BRAZILIAN
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - CHINESE SIMPLIFIED
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - FRENCH
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - GERMAN
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - SPANISH
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Rider Reviews

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A bike that is a pure rocket ship

Have you ever ridden a bike and wished you had a hardtail for flats and climbs and a trail bike for the downhills well that's what this bike feels like. You have the best of both worlds while keeping the weight down. This bike has truly transformed my riding and taken me to next level.


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Liam

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