This bike is by far my lightest at 22lb 8oz fully loaded with pedals and a heavy spare tube. It climbs really fast, and picks up speed fast too when going downhill. Bike comes with everything you need... carbon cage, storage, computer mount on bar.. etc. Here's what's not good for me. The geometry with the supplied component just doesn't fit me. It comes with zero offset seatpost and a really short stem length. the spec mentioned a 70mm stem, but in actuality, you have to substract the bar diameter as integrated handlebars are measured differently apparently. It is essentially a 50mm stem. This makes the cockpit really crammed for me and the handling extremely twitchy due to the ultra short stem. Product managers shouldn't have spec'ed a super short stem in my opinion. Should also consider an offset seatpost in their offering for mountain use. Overall, still a good value in my opinion as I'm going after the weight savings.

So I bought a S-Works World Cup with the intentions it would replace my other two Epics as one bike (S-Works Epic Hard Tail and my 2022 S-Works Epic full suspension). Well the new WC is nice but not even close to speed and efficiency performance of my older 2022 S-Works Hard tail with same gears. I ended up selling my 2022 S-Works Epic full suspension and my main ride is still my old 2022 S-Works Epic hard tail (Because you can't buy a S-Works Epic HT anymore) and my S-Works World Cup sits in the garage most of the time not used. The World Cup is by no means a Hard Tail replacement as advertised just cost way more.

I am thrilled with my new World Cup. It is way better than I expected. I like to ride single track fast and it really nails it. I also like to ride a hard tail MTB on gravel. This bike takes care of of both of those desires. It handles great in the corners. I cannot believe how stable it is. I am an older rider (53). But I came from BMX and really enjoy a bike that is nimble and responsive. It has been a real pleasure to have. I had a 2021 Sworks Epic and really liked that as well. However I think this bike fits me a little better and has been so much fun to ride. I got it 12-20-23 and It is only the middle of April and I have 700 Miles on it already.

하드테일 타다가 기추로 구매하였고 오히려 하드테일보다 만족감이 더 높은 자전거 입니다 업힐도 무난하게 치고 올라가고 싱글코스에서의 안정성이 많이 올라갔습니다.

This bike is incredible! It is fast, stable, and you get the best benefits of both worlds (hard tail and soft tail). It climbs incredibly well and I love standing and sprinting with it. I highly recommend this bike.

Tengo el Frame completo nuevo lo quiero vender

magnifica, roda muito bem, e com conforto comparável ao modelo normal

정말 기다리다 받은 잔차 입니다. 2년전 구입한 에스웍 하드테일 보다 구름성이 향상 되어 만족 합니다. 그런데 라쳇 소리가 기존 하드테일 보다 작고,전체 적인 싸이즈가 같은 L인데도 약 1.5cm정도 작네요.조금더 타봐야 알겠지만 만족 합니다.

이보다 더한것으 존제하지 않는다 앞으로도 쭉

Coming fresh off a 2018 S-Works Epic, this new bike handles so much more stable in turns. The rear suspension "feels" like a hardtail, but handles the rough stuff like it has progressive travel. Of course all new bikes feel better, but I had just recently had the 2018 Epic completely overhauled. The '23 is just more stable all around.

es muy buena la transmision la suspension ensi todo es exelente

I rode hardtail until I read about the Brain... learned it was as close to a hardtail as a FS might get... I like fast singletrack with "rooty" features... some sunken rocks too. This would have been my choice had it been alive when I stepped into the FS XC bike world. We rode Round Valley in Park City today (21May2023) after picking the bike up yesterday. Day 1 I can feel higher efficiency both on the flats and punchy climbs, some with bermed switchbacks. For what it is worth, I did transfer a Reverb AXS dropper from one of my other S-W Epics... had to swap brake lever clamps too but fit it perfect. Not sure I will keep the dropper on, but wanted to go out with it and get the best assessment being setup so similar. Folks call me a surgeon in fast technical ST... this machine is a whole new instrument to work with. Found myself riding and pushing and not really even thinking about the brand new tool under me. THIS bike is me!

The bike is outrageous. Rode it the first couple times and could have sworn the rear shock wasn't working. But, after the ride I saw the ring had spanned the full travel. Faster the better. Just okay slow - wakes up the faster you push it. Bike fits smaller than the last gen Epic! I ordered a L. I rode it a few times and even ordered the longest stem bar to try and fit it. I could not get it stretched enough. I took it back to the Specialized dealer and they said, "No worries! We'll get you an XL." And they did and it fits great. What and incredible company to stand behind the product and support customers like that. While I am a bit embarrassed, I did want to share my story.

QUE INGENIERIA TAN DIVINA EN HORA BUENA!!!!! BENDICIONES!!!

ola,pessoal tenho uma hard tail a minha vontade era ter uma full e mostrar pra muitos que um equipamento de qualidade faz a diferença na cabeça de muitas pessoas bike é tudo igual e pra que tem uma Specialized sabe que o esporte começa aqui

Best bike I have ever ridden. Absolute weapon. It rips on single track. Very balanced and quiet. I have been riding on the middle setting for the rear shock. The bike punches out of corners with every pedal stroke going straight to the rear wheel. The slackened head angle feels great on the decents and no problem over rough surfaces. You can ride this bike on your local trails for fun. It doesn't always have to be a race. I've also done 4 hour rides with big climbs. No problem with comfort. Worth every cent.

I really liked and appreciated how fast this bike is and how much control you have on the descents (even though I've been riding it for only 2 days). I do a lot of races (every week end) and I've had the occasion to try it for the first time in a race today and I think that this is the perfect bike for racers.

오늘 구입해서 라이딩~~ 아직 공부도하고 에픽월드컵하고 더욱 친해져야겠지만~~ 신의한수의 멋진 자전거입니다.

SPECIALIZED, sinônimo de qualidade e beleza.