Specialized Epic World Cup Expert – The ultimate speed for XC racing

The Specialized Epic World Cup Expert was born with a clear goal: to be the fastest XC race bike on flowing courses. It flawlessly combines efficiency, control, and lightness, offering performance that transcends the limits between hardtail and full. As champion Christopher states:
"This bike gives me everything I could want from a hardtail, with the added control and capabilities of a full."

To create this revolutionary platform, Specialized adopted a fully integrated development approach, with a completely new shock absorber and technologies refined through over forty years of success in off-road racing.

Reference frame for maximum efficiency

The Epic World Cup frame sets a new standard in terms of torsional stiffness and bottom bracket stability.
The sophisticated double diamond layout — the most advanced in Specialized's history — integrates the shock absorber as a structural element, ensuring precise handling, immediate responsiveness, and impeccable power transmission.

Fast suspension: hardtail performance, full control

The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team created a new suspension technology to offer the responsiveness and snap typical of a hardtail, combined with the absorption capacity of a full XC.

The RockShox SID Deluxe WCID (World Cup Integrated Design) shock absorber features independently adjustable positive and negative air springs, allowing the rider to customize the setup based on the course or personal preferences.
The result is a bike that accelerates aggressively, stays glued to the ground, and maintains maximum efficiency on the most technical tracks.

Beyond its category: 75 mm that are worth 100

The 75 mm of rear travel offers behavior comparable to that of a 100 mm bike set at 25% sag.
Thanks to the optimization of air volumes, damping curves, and the dedicated MegaJounce bumper, the Epic World Cup handles shocks and impacts with surprising stability, surpassing the traditional limits of the XC racing category.

BRAIN technology for maximum efficiency

While the new WCID shock fully controls the rear triangle, the fork integrates BRAIN with Position-Sensitive technology, offering 15 mm of sag and automatic responsiveness, with no levers to operate.
Always efficient pedaling, total control on descents.

Extreme lightness: the lightest full XC bike in the world

With a frame weighing only 1765 g (painted, with shock), the Epic World Cup is the lightest full XC bike on the market.
Immediate accelerations, explosive climbs, and unparalleled handling come from the experience gained with the legendary Aethos, especially regarding the carbon layup.

Racing components without compromise

The Epic World Cup Expert is equipped with:

• Roval Control SL seatpost: ultralight and stiff.

• SRAM GX drivetrain: precision, robustness, and reliable shifting for the most demanding racers.

• New SID SL BRAIN fork (110 mm): automatically distinguishes rider inputs from the terrain.

• Roval Control carbon wheels (29 mm internal): stiff, light, and capable of offering superior ride quality.

Technical Specifications

Frame

• Frame: S-Works FACT 11m Carbon, WCID suspension design, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear spacing, internal cable routing, 75mm of travel

• Seatpost clamp: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

Suspensions

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

• Fork: RockShox SID SL Select+, 3-position damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm Travel

Drivetrain

• Shifters: SRAM XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

• Rear derailleur: SRAM GX AXS Transmission

• Cassette: SRAM AXS POD Controller

• Chain: SRAM GX Transmission

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34T

• Gears: 34t

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Wheels

• Rims: Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

• Front hub: DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight-pull

• Rear hub: DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

• 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: Standard 40mm PV 29x1.75–2.4

Cockpit

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

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

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

• Seatpost: Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

• Grips: SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Brakes

• Front brake: SRAM Level Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 180/160mm rotor

• Rear brake: SRAM Level Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 160mm rotor

Product Details

• Identifier: 221513

• Weight: 10.40 kg (22 lb, 14.8 oz)

• Weighed size: MD

Note Well

Technical specifications may change without notice depending on component availability.
Product images are purely indicative and may not exactly reflect the described features.

Epic World Cup Expert: the choice of those who accept no compromises and always aim for the top step of the podium.