S-WORKS EPIC – SRAM XX1 AXS – ROCKSHOX ULTIMATE BRAIN

S-Works Epic: The Ultimate XC Race Bike with SRAM XX1 AXS and RockShox Ultimate BRAIN

Hey you, yeah, you…the one with the scale out seeing which of the six identical tires on the shelf is the lightest. Sure, some might call you a bit obsessive, but no worries, here, the S-Works Epic is speaking exactly the same language. This bike is defined by an obsessive commitment to speed, leveraging the best components from SRAM XX1 AXS and RockShox Ultimate BRAIN. In fact, countless design hours, endless test laps, and terabytes of telemetry data all went into making sure not a single ounce of speed was left on the table. This mountain bike has over 100 World Cup wins and podiums to its name.

A Smarter BRAIN for a Faster Ride

True to form, the latest S-Works Epic continues the tradition. It takes advantage of the most efficient BRAIN suspension we’ve ever created. This ensures the bike is always on a first-name-basis with fast. Re-engineered hand-in-hand with the new Epic, the latest BRAIN design resets the expectation for efficiency. It employs a new race-tuned pedaling platform to ensure every watt possible is translated into forward motion. Furthermore, it handily soaks up momentum-killing chatter and big hits alike—all more smoothly than ever before. This is a truly Smarter BRAIN.

Frame-Changer: The Lightest Full Suspension Frame

Redesigned with a focus on efficient power transfer and better handling performance, the S-Works Epic frame features a 15-percent stiffer rear triangle. This is so it can take full advantage of the BRAIN’s new race-tuned pedaling platform. A dedicated layup schedule and the use of our top-shelf FACT 12m Carbon takes weight savings a step further. Additionally, the pièce de résistance comes in the form of a carbon fiber shock link, which combines to shave over 100 grams from the previous generation S-Works frame. This was no easy task.

The Perfect Blend of Components

Pairing perfectly with the Brain rear shock for the most balanced suspension performance on an Epic yet, the S-Works’ Position-Sensitive Brain fork benefits from RockShox’s svelte-yet-stiff SID SL Ultimate chassis. This improves front-end stiffness and handling precision while keeping the grams at bay. Likewise, SRAM’s flagship XX1 Eagle AXS group certainly fits the bill when only the best will do. It dispatches shifts with electronic authority. Moreover, we tasked Roval with creating an entirely new Control SL rim that would not just be able to go toe-to-toe with the Epic’s newfound speed and handling, but add a bit of its own into the mix as well.

Unmatched Performance for Your Next Ride

If speed could talk, it’d introduce itself as the all-new S-Works Epic frame. Offering 100-millimeters of brilliantly efficient Brain-controlled travel, the S-Work Epic increases rear-triangle stiffness for peerless power transfer. The use of FACT 12m carbon, a dedicated layup, and a full carbon shock link also make it the lightest full suspension frame we’ve ever created. This is while offering the most capable handling in an Epic yet. For those passionate about cycling in Dubai, this bike is a game-changer. Nice to meet you, speed.

Technical Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, 100mm of travel
• SWAT: SWAT Box, Bottle cage EMT Tool cradle, EMT Topcap Chain tool
• Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt

Suspension

• Fork: RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel
• Rear Shock: RockShox-Specialized BRAIN, Rx XC Tune, 5 Position Platform Adjust, Rebound Adjust, Integraded Extension, 265×52.5mm

Brakes

• Front Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
• Rear Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
• Shift Levers: SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle
• Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
• Cassette: Sram XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t
• Chainrings: 34T

Wheels & Tires

• Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
• Rims: Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h
• Rear Hub: Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull
• Front Hub: Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull
• Rear Tire: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29×2.35
• Front Tire: Specialized S-Works Fast Trak, S-Works Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29×2.35
• Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube

Cockpit

• Saddle: Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
• SeatPost: RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S/M: 125, L-XL:150,
• Handlebars: S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm
• Stem: S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
• Grips: Specialized Trail Grips