A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021

Mountain bike 19/10/21 17:41 Migue A.

Frenchman Jordan Sarrou is leading from day one this edition of the Absa Cape Epic along with his teammate Matt Beers, both are part of the Ninety One-Songo-Specialized team and under their feet they ride a Specialized Epic S-Works. The same MTB with which Sarrou has been competing all XCO season, but with a set-up and configuration specific to a race like this. How much would you say it weighs? We'll tell you at the end.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Jordan Sarrou's Specialized S-Works Epic under the finish arch of stage 2.

Jordan Sarrou's Specialized Epic S-Works at the Cape Epic 2021 in detail

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — The SRAM Eagle XX1 AXS groupset is used throughout the Sarrou drivetrain

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Sarrou has attached 4 cable ties to the right chainstay to fix anything on the move.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Specialized's brand new Romin EVO Mirror saddle is probably the most comfortable and lightest saddle on the market today, but its price is within the reach of very few.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — SRAM XG-1299 Eagle 10-50T cassette

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — SRAM XG-1299 Eagle 10-50T cassette

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Detail of the bike bib very well integrated

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — HT pedals, 175mm XX1 cranks and SRAM's BlackBox power meter prototype.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Frenchman Jordan Sarrou at the controls of this S-Works Epic.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Specialized's SWAT system allows you to carry a large capacity toolbox along with two water bottles on this Epic, perfect for a race like the Cape Epic.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Frame built with carbon and Specialized's own FACT technology

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Roval Control SL wheels and Fast Track Grid T7 tyre in front

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — The race tracker firmly attached to the Sarrou fork.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — The replacement quick link in the brake hose is a classic.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — The stage profile stuck on Jordan Sarrou's handlebars, not very aerodynamic but it works.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — SRAM electronic shifter AXS push button

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Amortiguador BRAIN de RockShox fabricado en exclusiva para Specialized

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — The real achievement of this BRAIN system is that it is able to adapt the suspension to your pedalling.

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — HT M1 Pedals

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — Renegade T5 rear tyre

A closer look at the S-Works Epic with which Jordan Sarrou is leading the Cape Epic 2021 — The Sarrou S-Works Epic weighs 11.34 kg ready to race, including toolbox.

Complete assembly of the Sarrou S-Works Epic at the Cape Epic 2021

Frame: Specialized S-Works Epic with FACT carbon
Handlebars: S-Works Mini Rise 720mm
Stem: S-Works (70 mm / 6º)
Fork: RockShox SID SL Ultimate Brain 100mm
Shock: RockShox BRAIN
Saddle: S-Works Romin EVO Mirror
Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate
Drivetrain: SRAM AXS XX1 Eagle 1x12
Chainring: 36T with Blackbox integrated power meter
Crankset: 175mm SRAM XX1
Cassette: SRAM XX1 Eagle 10-50T
Wheels: Roval Control SL with inner width 29mm
Tyres: Specialized Fast Track Grid T7 front and Renegade T5 rear, both 2.35".
Toolbox: MTB XC Box with Specialized SWAT technology
Weight: 11,34 kg

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