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

Mountain bike 15/03/25 21:50 Migue A.

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 mounts a double trigger and the latest SRAM prototypes on his S-Works Epic 8 for the Cape Epic 2025 — Race number 1 on the Epic 8 that Matt Beers will ride for the Cape Epic 2025

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