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2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert

XC

The 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert sits more aggressive than most XC bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 380 to 490 mm, stack 600 to 628 mm. The Epic World Cup Expert build comes with SRAM GX Eagle Transmission shifting and Roval Control SL wheels.

Source: specialized.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model year
2026
Frame
Expert
Type
XC
Geometry labels
XS, S, M, L, and XL
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
specialized.com
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Geometry by size

2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1150A 440mmB 600mmJ 1150mmH 430mmK 57mmC 612mmD 66.5°E 74.5°F 95mmG 410mmN 313mmL 764mmM 516mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert geometry by size
MeasurementXSSMLXL
Reach(mm)380415440465490
Stack(mm)603600600614628
Head tube angle(°)66.566.566.566.566.5
Seat tube angle(°)74.574.574.574.574.5
Effective top tube(mm)541581612641670
Chainstay length(mm)430430430430430
Wheelbase(mm)10891124115011811212
BB drop(mm)6158575757
BB height(mm)309313313313313
Standover(mm)738761764774786
Seat tube length(mm)392395410450500
Fork length(mm)516516516516516
Head tube length(mm)939395110125
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Stock build

21 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type Full SuspensionFrom the manufacturer: Category Trail

Suspension

RockShox Sid SL Select+
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Travel 110mmFrom the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)From the manufacturer: Offset 44mmFrom the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 32mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments 3-position remote
RockShox SIDLuxe WCID Ultimate
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Eye-to-eye length 215mmFrom the manufacturer: Stroke 40mm

Drivetrain

SRAM Pod Controller
Shifter
SRAM GX Eagle
CassetteWeight 452 g
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility SRAM GX Eagle
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
SRAM DUB
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Rim material Carbon
TireFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Width 2.35From the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Specialized Air Trak
TireFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Width 2.35

Brakes

SRAM Motive Bronze
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Fluid type DOTFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post MountFrom the manufacturer: Lever adjustments Reach
SRAM Level Ultimate
Rotor
SRAM Level Ultimate
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 750mm

Seatpost & Saddle

SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell Body Geometry

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert?
Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert in size M?
In size M, reach is 440 mm and stack is 600 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert?
The head tube angle is 66.5 degrees in every size.
What does the 2026 Specialized Epic World Cup Expert ship with?
The stock build includes Specialized FACT 11m, RockShox Sid SL Select+, SRAM Pod Controller, and Roval Control SL.
Which years of the Specialized Epic World Cup are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Specialized Epic World Cup for 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023.

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