2020 Custom Epic S-Works SRAM AXS (Is this the lightest Epic S-Works in SA?)

[Schnavel]

I don't think he was referring to the width being an issue. The Renegade has an extremely thin sidewall that punctures if you give it a fright.

 

Exactly - these tyres are made of paper

[Swannie87]

Very nice bike! Congratulations ????

 

Just a question, with the goal being to get it as light as possible why didn't you opt for the Roval Control SL ltd wheels instead of the stock Contol SL wheels? The Magura MT8 sl brakes are also a bit lighter than the Formulas you chose?

 

Again, super nice bike but there are quite a few places where you can drop a substantial amount of weight and I was just wondering how you chose the parts

[Swannie87]

 

Very nice bike! Congratulations ????

 

Just a question, with the goal being to get it as light as possible why didn't you opt for the Roval Control SL ltd wheels instead of the stock Contol SL wheels? The Magura MT8 sl brakes are also a bit lighter than the Formulas you chose?

 

Again, super nice bike but there are quite a few places where you can drop a substantial amount of weight and I was just wondering how you chose the parts

Thank you ,the Formula Brakes came in at 200g not 265g thats stated on Formula’s website and for the Roval LTD’s they were not available on the market when he ordered the Control SL wheelset

[Swannie87]

Great build and if you have a pile of cash to burn I can show you how to go under 9kgs on your bike

 

Not sure how big your bike is, here's my Large Cannondale with 2.35 tyres 2 cages, slime and the Cannondale tool kit at 9.74. Fox 34 so it's 120/120

thank you and you got yourself a very nice bike ???? the frame is a L.

[Swannie87]

Thank you ,the Formula Brakes came in at 200g not 265g thats stated on Formula’s website and for the Roval LTD’s they were not available on the market when he ordered the Control SL wheelset

[GraemeS]

Hallo guys have a look at this custom build by Tailwind KLERKSDORP

 

what do you guys think

can this be one of the lightest full suspension EPIC S-WORKS

 

The goal of this bike was simple "GET IT AS LIGHT AS POSSIBLE"

 

Frame:2020 Specialized Epic S-Works

FORK: FOX Float 32 Factory Step-Cast

Wheelset: Roval Control SL

Crankset: E-Thirteen XCX Race Carbon cranks

Groupset: Sram ASX eagle 12speed

Brakes: Formula R1R

Stem and Handelbar: S-Works

Seat and Seat post : S-Works

Tyres : Specialized Renegade 2.1x29

 

9.47KG full bike RACE READY with slime

 

Custom 2020 EPIC S-WORKS

 

Full Build and Weight

 

Impressive bike.

 

The build however is flawed. For example not a torque wrench used or in sight.

[Swannie87]

Impressive bike.

 

The build however is flawed. For example not a torque wrench used or in sight.

everything was torqued, the go pro battery died

[Monark]

Nice build bud. Could easily be lighter with a few tweaks so the owner has a lot more fun to have which is great.

[Hairy]

https://bikerumor.com/2020/08/20/fair-wheel-bikes-builds-19-8lb-specialized-epic-evo-for-less-money-than-s-works/

 

 

8.98kg build

 

There is still lots of scope to chip away at the build if you are so inclined.

 

Not trying to be a chop here, just noting that if you really want to in the future drop the weight you can still.

[ChristiaanSt]

Light, Strong, Cheap.... Pick 2

[Hairy]

Does a racing bike really really need a dropper post?

If you are racing the "modern XC" course ... then yes.

[StevieG]

Thought I may be able to drop some weight on my bike without spending a bucketload of money, found a set of Titanium screws for my stem for R600, for 4     Decided to lose weight around my gut instead....

[Stevief]

https://bikerumor.com/2020/08/20/fair-wheel-bikes-builds-19-8lb-specialized-epic-evo-for-less-money-than-s-works/

 

 

8.98kg build

 

There is still lots of scope to chip away at the build if you are so inclined.

 

Not trying to be a chop here, just noting that if you really want to in the future drop the weight you can still.

No pedals and im guessing no sealant.  So basically the same as Op build

[Stevief]

But if rode that  bike thing on pats track it would break in half.  

[CAAD4]

Thought I may be able to drop some weight on my bike without spending a bucketload of money, found a set of Titanium screws for my stem for R600, for 4 Decided to lose weight around my gut instead....

If that's how you want to drop weight (spend money) rather look at summitbikes.co.za

[Wayne pudding Mol]

if the OP wanted to burn cash, I can conservatively see 300grams on the seatpost stem and handlebars.  Quite a bit on the brakes and disks too

 

Very easy but expensive to get this down below 9 and still run 2.35 tyres

 

But then it starts getting even more expensive hunting grams - derailleur cage, chainring, screws, pulleys