Victor Koretzky debuts the S-Works Epic 8 with the new RockShox Reverb seatpost

The French Victor Koretzky is one of the top favorites for the XCO World Cup 2025 that will start this weekend in Brazil. And there we will see him for the first time competing with a custom-made S-Works Epic 8 that has been specially customized for him as the current World Champion in the Short Track discipline.

New S-Works Epic 8 for Victor Koretzky

We could say that the Epic 8, presented less than a year ago, is Koretzky's favorite model. Undoubtedly, it was the one he used the most in competition last season and he already had the opportunity to showcase a special edition of the S-Works Epic 8 after winning the XCC World Championship. But in 2025, he will debut a new design that stands out for its aesthetics and details.

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In two recent videos shared on social media, you can see in detail the customization and assembly process.

 

 

 

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The Specialized Factory Team has brought back its classic corporate red color this year and this tone is also featured on the frame and fork of this special edition. The S-Works Epic 8 frame and fork have been painted with a combination of red and cream, and at the front, there are rainbow details matching his world champion jersey.

As for its assembly, Koretzky mounts all the latest SRAM and RockShox innovations, from the new Motive Ultimate Expert brakes to the new RockShox Reverb AXS seatpost.

 

 

 

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Complete assembly: 

• Frame: S-Works FACT 12m Carbon with internal SWAT storage under the main bottle cage
• Shock Absorber: RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm
• Fork: RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE Flight Attendant
• Seatpost: RockShok Reverb AXS
• Saddle: Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
• Handlebar: Flat Control SL
• Grips: Specialized Trail Grips
• Brakes: SRAM Motive Ultimate Expert
• Transmission: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS
• Pedals: HT 
• Wheels: Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h