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    Specialized 2026 Epic World Cup Expert

    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 the rider 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 a 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 and it rides like a hardtail or open it up and you have a chunk-squashing ripper. But you aren't just limited “open and closed,” the simple nature of its setup allows the rider to set on a spectrum of 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 1,915 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 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 GX transmission builds on what top riders need in shifting performance and robustness, making it perfectly matched for the brutal demands of off-road racing.
    • A RockShox SID SL with 3-Position Race Day 2 damper provides support under pedaling and 110mm of active suspension to provide ultimate efficiency.
    • Roval Control SL V carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail.

    Specialized 2026 Epic World Cup Expert

    Frame

    Size: S, M, L, XL
    Colour: Gloss Bordeaux Metallic/White
    Frame: 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
    Fork: RockShox SID SL Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm Travel
    Shock: RockShox-Specialized SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate, Ride Dynamics Developed, Independent negative spring, Rebound Adjust, 215x40mm

    Drivetrain

    Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34T
    Pedals:
    Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
    Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
    Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
    Front Derailleur:
    Derailleur Shifter: SRAM AXS POD Controller
    Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 T-Type 12-Speed 10-52

    Braking System

    Brakes: [F] SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor [R] SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
    Brake Levers:

    Wheels

    Tyres: [F] Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 [R] Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
    Wheels/Rims: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull
    Hubs: DT Swiss 370 hub

    Other

    Handlebar: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
    Stem: Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
    Seat Post: Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
    Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Extras

    SWAT: SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

    Specialized 2026 Epic World Cup Expert

    XS S M L XL
    Crank Length 165 170 170 175 175
    Handlebar Width 750 750 750 750 750
    Stem Length 60 60 70 70 70
    Saddle Width 155 155 143 143 143
    Seatpost Length 370 370 420 420 420
    Stack 603 600 600 614 628
    Reach 380 415 440 465 490
    Head Tube Length 93 93 95 110 125
    Head Tube Angle 66.5 66.5 66.5 66.5 66.5
    BB Height 309 313 313 313 313
    BB Drop 61 58 57 57 57
    Trail 113 113 113 113 113
    Fork Length, Full 516 516 516 516 516
    Fork Rake/Offset 44 44 44 44 44
    Front Center 665 701 726 757 788
    Chainstay Length 430 430 430 430 430
    Wheelbase 1089 1124 1150 1181 1212
    Bike Standover Height 738 761 764 774 786
    Seat Tube Length 392 395 410 450 500
    Seat Tube Angle 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5
    Top Tube Length, Horizontal 541 581 612 641 670
    *Please note that our specifications may be impacted by running substitution changes, we highly recommend confirming the specifications of our products at the time of sale. *Recommended Retail Prices are subject to change without notice and may vary from store to store depending on freighting and assembly costs. Please read our Terms & Conditions

    *Giant & Liv Bicycles are available for purchase online, but due to warranty regulations, must be shipped to qualified Giant dealers, as bicycles must be assembled by a qualified bike mechanic in an approved store - This is an international policy and usually will require an additional fee to build the bike. This will be confirmed by one of our online staff after purchase of the bike.

    *Specialized Bicycles are available for home delivery nation wide.

    *AMFLOW Bicycles are available for purchase online, but MUST be collected from the store.

    *TREK Bicycles are available for purchase online, but MUST be collected from the store.

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