Faster than expected: The Epic World Cup, thanks to its unparalleled combination of efficiency, control, and light weight, is the fastest cross-country race bike in the world on light to medium tracks. World champion Christopher Blevins put it best: "This bike gives me everything I love about hardtails, plus the control and capabilities of a full suspension." All it took to build this speed machine was an absolutely holistic development approach, the invention of a radically new damper, and four decades of experience in off-road, crowned with countless victories.