The new Epic World Cup was developed at the request of pro riders from the mountain bike circuit. The different disciplines (cross-country, marathon and short races) all require a specific bike or bike set-up. On some parts of a course, a hardtail is faster (uphill) and, especially in the downhills, a fully is faster. 

The new Epic World Cup is so adjustable that you can make it ride like a full but also like a hardtail, the unique setting of the rear shock with a positive and negative air chamber ensures this. With a frame weight of just 1,765g (including with shock and all hardware), the Epic World Cup above its lightest competitors. That translates into faster acceleration, more efficient climbing and more agile handling. And it all adds up to more speed

Thanks to an independently adjustable positive and negative air chamber of the rear shock, you have the control and possibilities to personalise the set-up according to track conditions and riding style. With the right adjustment, you can increase the Epic World Cup make it feel like a hardtail and, where necessary, like a full. The rear damper can be tuned very nicely to your liking.