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S-Works Epic World Cup LTD

Forward 50 Collection

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As we mark our first half-century, we're celebrating the next 50 years of innovation…

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Inspiring the Next 50 Years of Innovation
S-Works Forward 50 Collection

Inspiring the Next 50 Years of Innovation

The Forward 50 Collection is the ultimate expression of the innovate or die attitude that continues to drive us. Gold represents our 50th year and how our desire to improve lives through riding has not lost an ounce of luster. The pink calls back to our historic Team Stumpjumper and our commitment to racing with an irreverent, rebellious spirit.

1974 to 2024: A 50-Year Tradition of Innovation
Pedal the Planet Forward

1974 to 2024: A 50-Year Tradition of Innovation

As Specialized celebrates its 50th Anniversary of innovating to improve riders’ lives, we have our sites set on the next half century and creating the future of cycling. Join us as we look back at five decades of innovation so we can continue to Pedal the Planet Forward together.

Maximum Efficiency

Maximum Efficiency

Absurdly light 1,765-gram frame, unmatched BB and torsional rigidity, and radical shock technology deliver category leading efficiency. Thanks to independently adjustable positive and negative air springs the Specialized conceived SID WCID shock gives the Epic World Cup hardtail “snap,” AND with terrain-devouring control and capability—plus the ability to personalize set-up to a course conditions and riding style.

Precision Control

Precision Control

Compared to a hardtail or lesser suspension bikes, the Epic World Cup keeps your tires on the ground a greater percentage of the time, directly translating to more control. More control means more speed. Torsional rigidity through the entire system - bars to chassis, to wheels, make for peerless agility and precision handling.

Seriously Lightweight

Seriously Lightweight

With a frame weight of just 1,765 grams (painted with shock and all hardware), the Epic World Cup edges out the lightest of competitors. This translates to faster acceleration, more efficient climbing, and more agile handling. And all of that adds up to speed.

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As we mark our first half-century, we're celebrating the next 50 years of innovation with the S-Works Epic World Cup Forward 50 LTD.

With multiple World Cup wins in its inaugural season, the Epic World Cup immediately established itself as the fastest bike in the world for smoother courses.

The Forward 50 LTD comes together in a stunning graphic: gold represents our 50th year, while pink recalls our historic Team Stumpjumper and our commitment to racing with an irreverent, rebellious spirit.

These unique bikes are delivered with the best of the best: Specialized/RockShox SIDLuxe WCID rear shock, RockShox SID SL Ultimate 3P fork, Roval Control SL Team wheelset, Roval Control SL integrated cockpit, Roval Control SL seatpost, S-Works Power with Mirror saddle, and CeramicSpeed DUB bottom bracket—ensuring these bikes go as fast as they look.

It's time to hang up your hardtail. The Epic World Cup is a purpose-built machine, and its purpose is to win. We challenged ourselves to eschew the conventional understanding of what it takes to be the fastest. We rose to that challenge with an unprecedented integrated system approach to chassis engineering, revolutionary shock design, and peerless ride dynamics. The result? An unmatched combination of efficiency, control, and lightweight. The whole is faster than the sum of its parts.

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 lightweight. 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."

SHOCKINGLY FAST: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team conceived of and invented revolutionary shock technology for the Epic World Cup that gives you 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 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 the setup for a specific course or tune for rider preference and feel.

PUNCHING ABOVE ITS CATEGORY: The Epic World Cup’s 75mm of rear travel delivers the 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 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 most bump forces like a longer travel bike. Due to its large size, the custom Mega Jounce Bumper is an “industry first” and is crucial in smoothly managing bottom-out on the biggest impacts.

THE WEIGHT IS OVER: With a frame weight of just 1,765 grams (painted with shock and all hardware), the Epic World Cup edges out the lightest competitors. This translates to faster acceleration, more efficient climbing, and more agile handling—all of which add up to speed. We achieved the featherweight and monster stiffness of the Epic WC by applying what we learned in developing our Aethos, the lightest production road frame ever made, specifically the advanced composite layup and tube shapes.

  • The Epic World Cup frame features Ride Dynamics-developed suspension technology and 75mm of optimized rear wheel travel. With this 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 XX SL transmission with CeramicSpeed DUB bottom bracket 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 featuring Epic 8’s “Magic Middle” tune provides support under pedaling and 110mm of bump-muting, active suspension in the rough to provide ultimate efficiency.
  • At 1,190 grams, The Control SL Team Wheels are the lightest production XC wheels on the planet and still fit for the demands of modern World Cup racing. The biggest weight savings came from our revolutionary carbon spokes—after a three-year process involving exhaustive material research and extensive testing in the field and lab, we landed on 20 optimized carbon fiber spokes that are not only 29% lighter than their steel counterparts but also stronger and more durable.

Technical Specifications

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Frameset

SWAT

SWAT EMT Cage-Mount Tool

Frame

S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, WCID suspension design, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear spacing, internal cable routing, 75mm of travel

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt

Suspension

Rear Shock

RockShox-Specialized SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate, Ride Dynamics Developed, Independent negative spring, Rebound Adjust, 215x40mm

Fork

RockShox SID SL Ultimate, 3-position Raceday damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm Travel

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 180/160mm rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM POD Ultimate AXS controller

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission

Cassette

SRAM CS-1299 10-52t

Chain

SRAM XX Eagle

Crankset

Quarq XX SL power meter crankset, Carbon, 168 Q-Factor, DUB, 170/175mm, 34T

Chainrings

34t

Bottom Bracket

Ceramicspeed DUB BSA 73mm

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Control SL 29, 4mm FlatTop Bead Hooks, 29mm internal width, Tubeless Compatible, Tire Insert Compatible, 20h, Quarq TyreWiz 2.0

Front Hub

Roval Control SL Team, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 20h

Rear Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 20h

Spokes

Roval Carbon Round Straightpull

Front Tire

Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, S-Works Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear Tire

Specialized Renegade, S-Works Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Specialized Turbo Tube

Front Wheel

CONTROL SL TEAM OLYMPIC

Rear Wheel

CONTROL SL TEAM OLYMPIC

Cockpit

Handlebars

Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm/70mm X- 12 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 1 degree upsweep, 760mm wide

Grips

SRAM Twist Loc

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power Mirror, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm/155mm

SeatPost

Roval Control SL carbon seatpost, Two-bolt clamp, 0mm offset, 415/370mm x 30.9

Accessories

Pedals

PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED

Product Details

Product ID

221793

Weight

Weight

9.31kg (20 lb, 8.4 oz)

Weight Size

MD

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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SMLXL
Crank Length170mm170mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width760mm760mm760mm760mm
Stem Length60mm70mm70mm70mm
Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length370mm415mm415mm415mm
Stack600mm600mm614mm628mm
Reach415mm440mm465mm490mm
Head Tube Length93mm95mm110mm125mm
Head Tube Angle66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°
BB Height313mm313mm313mm313mm
BB Drop58mm57mm57mm57mm
Trail113mm113mm113mm113mm
Fork Length, Full516mm516mm516mm516mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm
Front Center701mm726mm757mm788mm
Chainstay Length430mm430mm430mm430mm
Wheelbase1124mm1150mm1181mm1212mm
Bike Standover Height761mm764mm774mm786mm
Seat Tube Length395mm410mm450mm500mm
Seat Tube Angle74.5°74.5°74.5°74.5°
Top Tube Length, Horizontal581mm612mm641mm670mm
Geometry

Manual Downloads

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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_ENGLISH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_CHINESE_SIMPLIFIED.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_CHINESE_TRADITIONAL.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_CROATIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_CZECH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_DANISH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_DUTCH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_FINNISH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_FRENCH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_GERMAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_ITALIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_JAPANESE.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_KOREAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_NORWEGIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_POLISH.pdf
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2023 EPIC WC USER MANUAL - PORTUGUESE
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_RUSSIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_SLOVAK.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_SLOVENIAN.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_SPANISH.pdf
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2023_EPIC_WC_USER_MANUAL_SWEDISH.pdf
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - PORTUGUESE BRAZILIAN
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - CHINESE SIMPLIFIED
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - FRENCH
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - GERMAN
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2022 ROVAL ROAD AND MOUNTAIN WHEELSETS - OWNER'S MANUAL - SPANISH
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CONTROL SL HUB - SCHEMATICS

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