Think Speed: The 2024 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro is the world's fastest XC race bike on smooth to moderately technical courses. It combines efficiency, control, and light - weight like no other. World Champ Christopher Blevins said it offers everything one could want from a hardtail, plus full - suspension control. This speed machine was created through an integrated development approach, a radical new shock, and four decades of off - road winning experience. Frame Precision: To maximize speed with efficient power transfer and precise handling, our engineering team set new standards in torsional rigidity and BB stiffness. They merged a double diamond layout with a shock inside the top - tube and used the most advanced composite layup in Specialized history. Revolutionary Shock: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team invented a game - changing shock for the Epic World Cup. Co - developed with RockShox, the SID Deluxe WCID shock gives hardtail efficiency and snap, along with full - suspension control. It's easy to set up and allows riders to customize from firm to soft. Performance Beyond Expectation: With 75mm of rear travel, the Epic World Cup offers the control of a longer - travel bike. It's tuned to handle bump forces like a 100mm travel bike. The custom Mega Jounce Bumper manages big impacts smoothly. Fork Innovation: The BRAIN is still in the fork. Its Position - Sensitive technology lets riders sag 15mm for a balanced ride, providing small - bump compliance and a firm pedaling platform without extra controls. Lightweight Advantage: Weighing just 1,915 grams with shock and hardware, the Epic World Cup is lighter than competitors. This means faster acceleration, better climbing, and more agile handling. Premium Components: The bike comes with Roval Control SL components, including a 1,240 - gram wheelset, 180 - gram seat post, and 250 - gram integrated cockpit, offering top - notch light - weight, stiffness, and control. Features: The new Epic World Cup frame has Ride Dynamics suspension and 75mm of optimized rear travel, with no lockout switches needed. The SRAM XO transmission suits modern XC racing demands. The SID SL BRAIN fork provides 110mm of bump - muting performance. Hand - built Roval Control carbon wheels have a 29mm internal - width hookless rim for strength, quality, and low weight.
Using the 2024 Specialized Epic World Cup Pro is a breeze. Before you start your ride, adjust the SID Deluxe WCID shock according to your preference and the course conditions. You can set it firm for a hardtail - like feel or open it up for more suspension. The SRAM XO transmission shifts smoothly, so just use the controls as you normally would. When it comes to the fork, thanks to the BRAIN technology, you don't need to worry about extra switches. Just let it do its job. For climbing, the lightweight frame will help you accelerate quickly and save energy. On descents, the suspension and control features will keep you safe and in control. As for maintenance, regularly clean your bike after each ride, especially the chain, gears, and brakes. Check the tire pressure before every ride to ensure a smooth and safe ride. Keep the shock and fork clean and lubricated as recommended in the manual. Also, inspect the frame for any signs of damage or wear and tear. If you notice any issues, take it to a professional bike mechanic for a proper check - up.
