Specialized EPIC WC S-Works FRMSET SMK/GRNT/METWHTSIL 2024

Specialized EPIC WC S-Works FRMSET SMK/GRNT/METWHTSIL 2024

FASTER THAN YOU THINK: The S-Works Epic World Cup frameset is the world's fastest cross-country race bike thanks to its unmatched combination of efficiency, control, and light weight on easy to moderate trails. World Champion Christopher Blevins put it best: "This bike gives me everything I love about hardtails, plus the control and capability of a full-suspension bike." All it took to build this speed machine was a completely holistic development approach, the invention of a radically new shock, and four decades of off-road experience crowned with countless victories.

NEW FRAME STANDARDS: To achieve maximum speed through relentlessly efficient power transfer and precise handling, our engineering team set and achieved new standards in torsional and bottom bracket stiffness. This feat required a holistic development approach that combined a structurally superior double-diamond layout with a top tube-integrated shock and incorporated the most sophisticated carbon layup in Specialized history.

SHOCKINGLY FAST: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed revolutionary shock technology for the Epic World Cup that gives you the efficiency and snappy response of a hardtail plus the control and capability of a full-suspension bike—all with one simple setup. Developed in partnership with RockShox , the SID Deluxe WCID shock utilizes a unique, independently adjustable positive and negative air spring. This delivers the coveted snap of a hardtail, soaking up tough terrain, maintaining momentum, and being forgiving. The setup can be adapted to different trails or customized to your preferences. Set the Epic WC hard and it rides like a hardtail; set it softer and it blasts away the bumps. Not only do you have the option to open or close the compression, the simple nature of the setup also allows you to ride with or without sag.

EXTREMELY PUNCH-WICKED FOR ITS CATEGORY: The Epic World Cup's 75mm rear suspension offers the same control and capability as a bike with much more travel. It's designed to be ridden predominantly in or near the topped-out position, resulting in the same level of positive travel as a bike with 100mm of travel and 25% sag. To further optimize suspension performance, the Specialized Ride Dynamics team tuned the spring rate to be relatively flat in the mid-stroke, allowing it to handle most bumps like a longer-travel bike. The size of the Mega Jounce Bumper, the special bottom-out damper, is a first and plays a critical role in smoothly handling bottom-outs on big impacts.

WE'VE LOST OUR MIND: The new and groundbreaking SID Deluxe WCID shock delivers a unique blend of support and compliance at the rear—without the BRAIN technology. However, the BRAIN remains in the fork and is still as vibrant as ever. Position-Sensitive technology with 15 mm of sag gives you a balanced ride and offers smooth compliance over small bumps, as well as a rigid pedaling platform without a handlebar remote for compression damping.