Faster than expected: The Epic World Cup is the fastest cross-country race bike in the world, thanks to its unmatched combination of efficiency, control, and lightweight design, making it ideal for light to moderate trails. World champion Christopher Blevins perfectly summed it up: "This bike gives me everything I love about hardtails, plus the control and capabilities of a full-suspension bike." Building this speed machine required a completely holistic development approach, the creation of a radically new shock system, and four decades of experience in off-road cycling, crowned with countless victories.