"Specialized Epic World Cup: The Ultimate XC Trailblazer"

Specialized has launched the Epic World Cup, a full-suspension cross-country mountain bike designed for top-flight racing, with 75mm of rear travel. The bike moves away from the brand’s long-standing Brain suspension system, instead using a new shock designed with RockShox that enables you to control the pressure of the negative air chamber. The bike is only available in Specialized’s highest build tiers, S-Works and Pro, and is priced at £12,000/$12,000/€12,500 and £8,500/$8,900/€9,000, respectively.