Specialized Epic World Cup Expert Description:
The Specialized Epic World Cup Expert inspires dominance in competitive-level XC mountain bike scenarios with an unmatched combination of lightweight efficiency and control. Epic World Cup delivers maximum speed through efficient power transfer with an ultimately stiff frame design that sets a landmark level of stiffness through premier carbon fiber design and layup, and an ingeniously crafted integrated suspension design. Specialized’s Ride Dynamics team implemented a revolutionary integrated shock design into Epic World Cup frames, providing riders the efficiency and snappy response of a hardtail, with the control, capability, and response of a full suspension bike. A custom-tuned SID Deluxe WCID rear shock, designed in collaboration with RockShox utilizes independently adjustable positive and negative air springs to sustain snappiness usually provided by hardtails, while behaving as a full suspension on unforgiving terrain. Adjustability onboard SID Deluxe WCID lets riders personalize their bike for rider preference or course demands. Leaning in the direction of firm provides a feeling similar to a hard tail, while moving to the open side will unlock a world of aggressive descending prowess, ready to take on the most daring of trails.
Specialized combined the efforts of their internal Ride Dynamics team and internal development at RockShox to create the groundbreaking 70mm travel SiDLuxe shock design to provide support and compliance in the rear with a RockShox SID SL 3-position Race Day 2 damper in the front, providing support under pedaling with 110mm of active suspension for ultimate efficiency. Roval Control SL V carbon wheels excel everywhere from World Cup XC races to your favorite weekend trail and are wrapped with Specialized Fast Trak track dual compound tires, for the perfect blend of all-out speed on hard-packed sections, and grippy support when cornering. A SRAM GX 1 x 12 speed transmission drivetrain implements robust, lasting durability that shifts flawlessly under load and syncs with SRAM’s AXS App an ultimate level of connectivity, personalization, and ease of use.
Features:
- Full Suspension carbon XC mountain bike with lightweight rider programmed, race-ready suspension platform
- Epic World Cup frames weigh a mere 1,915g, translating to faster acceleration, climbing, and handling thanks to advanced composite layup
- Ride Dynamics developed, custom RockShox suspension lends Epic World Cup hardtail efficiency, with full-suspension control and stability
- SIDLuxe WCID shock adjusts with rider-tuned focus that can be personalized for course and rider-specific preference and feel
- RockShox SID SL features a 3-Position Race Day 2 damper, with ‘Magic Middle’ tuning for 110mm of active, yet efficient travel
- Roval Control SL V Carbon wheels channel race-ready performance for competitive efforts or weekend getaways
- Specialized Air Trak Flex Lite dual compound tires deliver XC speed on hardpack, with enough grip to catch corners perfectly
- SRAM GX transmission drivetrain anchored by UDH-compatible hanger wields top-shelf durability and shift performance
Specifications:
- Frame: FACT 11m Carbon WCID Suspension Design (75mm Travel) (Threaded BB) (UDH Compatible) (12 x 148mm)
- Fork: RockShox SID SL Select+ (110mm Travel) (Ride Dynamics 3-Position Damper) (Debon Air) (44mm offset) (15 x 110)
- Rear Shock: RockShox/Specialized SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate (Ride Dynamics Developed)(Independent Negative Spring) (Rebound Adjust)
- Headset: Tapered
- Handlebar: Specialized Alloy Minirise (750mm Width) (10mm Rise) (31.8mm Clamp Diameter)
- Grips: SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
- Stem: Specialized XC 4-Bolt 3D-forged alloy (6° Rise)
- Brake Levers: SRAM Motive Bronze (Hydraulic)
- Rotors: SRAM 160mm Rear, 180mm Front
- Brakes: SRAM Motive Bronze (Hydraulic Disc) (4-Piston)
- Shifter: SRAM AXS POD Controller (12 Speed)
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission (12 Speed)
- Crank: SRAM GX Eagle (34T)
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB (Threaded Wide)
- Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 Transmission (12 Speed) (10-52T)
- Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain (12 Speed)
- Pedals: –
- Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport (Steel Rails)
- Seatpost: Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt (30.9mm)
- Rims: Roval Control SL V (Hookless Carbon) (Tubeless Ready) (29mm Internal Width)
- Front Hub: DT Swiss 370 Hub (Straight Pull)
- Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 Hub (Straight Pull)
- Spokes: Sapim D-Light Straight Pull
- Front Tire: Specialized Air Trak (Flex Lite Casing) (T5/T7 Compound) (29 x 2.35″)
- Rear Tire: Specialized Air Trak (Flex Lite Casing) (T5/T7 Compound) (29 x 2.35″)
- Model Year: 2026
- Color: Gloss Pistachio / Metallic White Silver
- Weight: 23lb, 1.3oz (Size M)


























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