S-Works Epic Single Speed Build

A little something for the single speeder's among us.

Recently we had the opportunity to do a very fun project: a full suspension single speed using the S-Works Epic 8

frameset as our canvas. We were given full freedom to build it up as we pleased, so long as the end result was

something that was light, unique, and fun to ride. Lets have a look together.

Lets be real, the nicest thing about the blank canvas of the S-Works Epic frame set, is that its such a classic in the

world of mountain biking.

Because of the nature of the project we opted for the carbon fiber YEP Podio as the dropper post of choice.

The Podio features not only adjustable travel, but you can also trim the lower tube, be it for additional weight

savings, or for sizing.

326 grams. This is an un-cut weight, mind you.

I get to see a lot of carbon saddles.....the Extralite Hyper Saddle is definitely at the top of my list when it

comes to picking favorites.

Sub 49 grams?! Not shabby at all.

MCFK bar and stem for the style points and light weight.

We have done the MCFK bar and stem on a few MTB builds recently, and in terms of weight savings, style,

functionality, its a combination that checks all the boxes...

60mm and under 70g.

This custom made 155mm crank features an integrated ti spindle, and the small parts (pre-load adjustor, lock ring,

chainring adaptor) are crafted from ti as well.

Of course we also went with a Boone titanium cog.

The 'Melvin' chain tensioner from Paul Components was the tensioner of choice, but we decided to give it an

upgrade by swapping out the stock Paul pulley wheels for a set of carbon pulley wheels with ceramic bearings

from HSC.

A little before and after of the pulley swap. Its amazing how much weight savings comes with the smallest of

upgrades. 14.9 grams shaved!

The wheelset was also very neat. Hyperboost 3 hubs from Extralite, laced to Porte rims with Berd spokes.

The combination made for one of the sweetest wheelsets I've see in a minute.

At the end of the day this build is one of the most fun we have put together in awhile. Below I will leave a short list

of a few of the parts we used and what they're respective weights are. Keep in mind that this in no way is a

comprehensive list, but i tried to put everything on it that may give you a sense of what parts you could possibly want

on your next light weight mountain build!

Finished Weight: 17.7lb

All built up and ready to ride this was about as light as some gravel bikes. The Yep dropper post and Boone

cranks are recent additions to our product line up, and it is always great to use some new stuff in a build.

During the planning stages we mapped out the entire build by component with the estimated weights, and much

to our delight the bike still built up lighter than what we were planning on, and that makes everyone happy!