Specialized Epic World Cup Expert: Pure XC Speed With World Cup Precision

The Specialized Epic World Cup Expert is built for cross-country riders who demand absolute efficiency, razor-sharp handling, and race-day performance without compromise. Designed specifically for modern XC racing and high-speed technical courses, the Epic World Cup blends hardtail-like responsiveness with just enough suspension to maintain traction and control when the trail gets rough. The result is a bike that feels explosive under power, calm at speed, and brutally fast from start line to finish.

Key Benefits for Riders

Ultra-Efficient World Cup Suspension Design

The Epic World Cup uses Specialized’s WCID suspension design, delivering 75mm of rear travel that is laser-focused on efficiency. Instead of traditional plush travel, this system is tuned to stay firm under power and only react when impacts demand it. The benefit is near-instant acceleration and exceptional power transfer, while still maintaining traction over roots, rocks, and high-frequency chatter common on modern XC courses.

FACT 11m Carbon Frame With Progressive XC Geometry

The FACT 11m carbon frame is exceptionally light, stiff, and purpose-built for racing. Rider-First Engineered™ construction ensures consistent handling across all sizes, while Progressive XC Race Geometry places you in an aggressive, forward position ideal for climbing efficiency and precise cornering. The threaded bottom bracket and UDH-compatible rear spacing add durability and future-proof compatibility without sacrificing weight.

Race-Tuned RockShox Suspension Front and Rear

Up front, the RockShox SID SL Select+ fork offers 110mm of controlled travel with a Ride Dynamics-developed damper, keeping the front end composed without dulling steering precision. Out back, the SIDLuxe WCID rear shock is custom-tuned for this platform, delivering firm pedaling support with controlled compliance when the trail demands it. Together, they create a suspension system that feels fast first and forgiving second, exactly what elite XC racing requires.

Wireless SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

The SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission provides precise, consistent shifting under load, allowing you to stay on the gas through technical climbs and rapid terrain changes. Paired with a wide-range 10–52t cassette and a 34T chainring, this drivetrain delivers the gearing needed for steep climbs, high-speed flats, and sprint finishes without hesitation.

Confident Braking With Lightweight Control

Braking is handled by SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, delivering reliable stopping power with excellent modulation. Larger rotors front and rear provide added confidence on fast descents and technical sections, without compromising the lightweight race-focused build.

Roval Control SL Carbon Wheels for Instant Acceleration

The Roval Control SL V carbon wheelset is built for XC racing efficiency, featuring a lightweight, stiff rim profile with a wide internal width for modern tire support. These wheels accelerate instantly, track precisely through corners, and maintain speed across rough terrain, giving you a measurable advantage when every second counts.

Why Choose the Specialized Epic World Cup Expert?

If your priority is outright speed, efficiency, and race-level performance, the Specialized Epic World Cup Expert stands in a category of its own. It delivers the explosive feel of a hardtail with the control of a short-travel full suspension bike, making it ideal for XC racers, marathon riders, and anyone who values maximum speed with minimal compromise.