Matt Beers mounts a double trigger and the latest SRAM prototypes on his S-Works Epic 8 for the Cape Epic 2025

With 8 participations and 3 victories in the Cape Epic, South African Matt Beers is one of the current specialists in XCM stage races. In 2025, he will once again start the Cape Epic alongside American Keegan Swenson (Santa Cruz) as his partner, and both will be top favorites for the victory. Beers will compete on this customized S-Works Epic 8 equipped with some of the latest SRAM prototypes.

Matt Beers' S-Works Epic 8 for the Cape Epic 2025 in detail

Matt Beers won the last edition of the Cape Epic with the S-Works Epic 8 and the Rock Shox Flight Attendant suspensions, both novelties that were introduced shortly before.

For 2025, Beers has just presented a new customization on his Epic 8 and a setup that includes new prototypes seen recently, such as the SRAM Motive brakes or the new Rock Shox Reverb dropper post.

Full setup

• Frame: S-Works Epic 8
• Fork: Rockshox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant, 120mm
• Shock absorber: Rockshox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
• Dropper post: Rocks Shox Reverb Prototype
• Remote control: SRAM Axs Pod Ultimate Controller
• Saddle: Specialized Phenom Pro Mirror
• Pedals: Shimano XTR
• Derailleur: SRAM XX SL EAGLE Transmission AXS / 12speed
• Shifters: SRAM Axs Pod Rocker Controller // Blips in the center of the handlebar
• Crankset: SRAM XX SL EAGLE AXS Transmission Powermeter Crankset
• Chain: SRAM XX SL EAGLE Transmission Flattop Chain
• Cassette: SRAM XX SL Cs-1299 EAGLE Transmission / 10-52t
• Brakes: SRAM Motive
• Wheels: Roval Control SL
• Tires: Front - Specialized Fast Trak // Rear - Specizalized Renegade

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