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Christopher Blevins became the first American man to win the XCO World Cup overall title since John Tomac in 1991, clinching both the short track and Olympic distance series at Lake Placid in 2025. He won the inaugural XCC short track world championship at Val di Sole in 2021, and his first XCO World Cup round at Snowshoe that same year. He has been with Specialized for over 10 years and also won the Cape Epic stage race. A Durango, Colorado native, Blevins previously competed in road cycling for Hagens Berman Axeon before choosing to focus exclusively on mountain biking ahead of the 2020 Olympics.
Specialized
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FACT 12m carbon XC full-suspension frame with 120mm of single-pivot flex-stay rear travel. S-Works frameset including RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate shock weighs approximately 2,040g. SWAT 4.0 internal downtube storage and 2-position geometry flip chip. The only Epic 8 tier to use the FACT 12m layup.
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120mm-travel XC fork adding RockShox's electronic Flight Attendant system to the SID Ultimate platform, automating compression between Open, Pedal, and Lock based on real-time sensor data. Integrates with the SRAM AXS wireless ecosystem, IPX7 waterproof. Flight Attendant module adds approximately 140g over the standard fork. Claimed 1,624g without battery.
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XC rear shock with electronic compression control via SRAM AXS Flight Attendant, automatically cycling between Open, Pedal, and Lock using terrain and rider input sensors. SoloAir spring and RL3 damper, 349g in the 190x45mm configuration. IPX7 waterproof, shares battery compatibility with all SRAM AXS components.
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Lightweight XC race tier of SRAM's T-Type transmission with UDH direct-mount derailleur. Fully machined steel X-Dome cassette for gears 1-9 and aluminum Spider Cog for 10-12. Hollow-core carbon crankset, hollow-pin chain with cut-out outer plates. Approximately 1,400-1,500g depending on configuration.
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Integrated carbon handlebar and stem for XC mountain biking, developed with Specialized's S-Racing Factory team. Weighs 250g at 70mm stem x 780mm width, available in 60mm to 90mm stem lengths. 8 degrees backsweep, 1 degree upsweep, 42mm stack height. Cut marks at 760mm and 740mm.
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Specialized
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High-performance road saddle for aggressive forward positioning. The Mirror version uses a lattice of 22,200 3D-printed struts at varying densities. Approximately 185g in 143mm width with oversized FACT carbon rails and Body Geometry pressure-relief channel.
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Specialized
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XC race tire in 29x2.2" and 29x2.35" using dual-compound tread with T5 rubber center and grippier T7 rubber edge lugs. Designed for hardpack and dry conditions in Flex Lite or Grid Lite casings at 575-585g (Flex Lite). Tubeless-ready with 2Bliss sealant compatibility.
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Four-piston hydraulic disc brake using mineral oil with DirectLink lever design actuating the master cylinder directly. Carbon lever blade on a bearing pivot with titanium hardware, claimed 260g per brake without rotor. 15mm and 16mm phenolic pistons with Bleeding Edge port for easier maintenance.
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RockShox's wireless dropper post using SRAM AXS for cable-free operation. The 150mm travel version available in 30.9mm, 31.6mm, and 34.9mm diameters. Air-over-air internal design with low-friction floating piston. Settings customizable through the SRAM AXS app.
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