Stellenbosch, South Africa. The untamed Cape Epic is considered the Tour de France of mountain bike racing. The race that measures all is marked red in the racing calendar of mountain biking’s Greatest Of All Time, N1NO Schurter. But pay attention! The team has learned from the excitement of recent years, that this race can quickly go from drama to glory and from glory to drama. The rough conditions are demanding for everyone involved. That’s what makes this unpredictable event a one-of-a-kind adventure.
Over the years, this race has established itself as a highlight in the SCOTT-SRAM calendar as a race that demands everything from riders and equipment and writes stories that are only worthy of a Cape Epic.
With an early start to the MTB World Cup season already in April, it is Nino Schurter who will once again take on the Cape Epic and seems to have a score to settle here! Riding as a team with his friend Sebastian Fini (Lapierre-Mavic Unity), both are teaming up under the colors of World Bicycle Relief for this year’s edition of the untamed Cape Epic!
The hardest MTB stage race on earth requires a special bike. N1NO will be equipped with a special edition of the SCOTT Spark RC. This extraordinary bike features a unique design inspired by the South African national colors and a highly optimized setup for the rugged South African landscape, equipped with the all-new ROCKSHOX Flight Attendant XC suspension system, among some other spec highlights.
This got you curious? Learn more about this tricked-out bike further below.
But this isn’t all. SCOTT Sports has also teamed up with World Bicycle Relief for a raffle where you have a unique chance to win a replica of N1NO’s Cape Epic SPARK RC race bike to support WBR’s mission to mobilize people through the power of cycling. Find all details about this opportunity further below.
The Design
As South Africa is Nino’s favorite place to prepare for the race season, it was clear that the bike had to show the special connection to the country for his attempt to win the Cape Epic for a third time. With the South African national flag colors as the main design element, the designers created a unique, colorful bike with special decals that make it one-of-a-kind for mountain biking’s toughest stage race.
N1NO’s SCOTT Spark RC Cape Epic x WBR Special Edition
At Cape Epic, Nino Schurter will be riding SCOTT’s Spark RC World Cup. Cape Epic comes with its own unique challenges, which is why the team bikes will be set up a bit differently than for a World Cup race. The team has to be able to sort their own problems our on course, no Yanick the Mechanic nearby, which is why they’ll have to carry spares, plugs, pumps etc.
Fully kitted out with SRAM XX SL EAGLE Transmission AXS drivetrain, Syncros Silverton 1.0s carbon wheels and the all-new ROCKSHOX Flight Attendant XC suspension system – it’s time for the tires to hit the dirt.
Frame: SCOTT Spark RC Carbon HMX Custom
Fork: ROCKSHOX SID Ultimate Flight Attendant
Rear Shock: ROCKSHOX SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant Custom
Remote: SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Controller
Handlebar: SYNCROS FRASER IC SL WC / -40° / 80mm / 700mm
Computer Mount: SYNCROS XC Top Cap Computer Mount
Seatpost: ROCKSHOX Reverb AXS 100mm, Titanium Bolts
Saddle: SYNCROS Tofino Regular SL Channel
Grip: SYNCROS Silicon
Pedals: HT COMPONENTS M2 Titanium
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL EAGLE Transmission AXS 12Speed
Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Controller
Crank Set: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission Power Meter, 170mm / 38T Chainring
Chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission Chain
Cassette: SRAM XX SL CS-1299 Eagle Transmission / 10-52T
Brakes: SRAM LEVEL Ultimate Stealth 4 Piston
Wheels: SYNCROS SILVERTON 1.0s
Tires: MAXXIS Aspen 2.4 CapeEpic Version
Bottle Cage: TOPEAK Shuttle Cage Z Recycled Carbon
Computer: GARMIN Edge 130 Plus
Tire-Sealant: OKO Magic Milk High Fibre
Pump: TOPEAK Race Rocket MT
CO2 Inflator: TOPEAK Airbooster
Saddle Bag: TOPEAK Burrito Pack
SCOTT Spark RC X ROCKSHOX Flight Attendant
It’s a match. Developed in close cooperation with Nino Schurter, the system fits seamlessly into the updated Spark RC platform and allows the rider to focus even more on the racing action. Keep your eyes peeled for more information dropping soon from SCOTT Sports.
In the meantime, maybe you’ll be lucky in the raffle and you can call one of them your own!
Win N1NO’s Spark RC race bike and support World Bicycle Relief
Nino Schurter, together with World Bicycle Relief, offer the chance to win the Scott Spark RC Cape Epic Special Edition, with proceeds supporting World Bicycle Relief. With only 2 frames produced, this bike will be ridden exclusively by N1NO and the winner of the raffle.
Givisiez, Switzerland. SCOTT Sports is proud to announce that SCOTT-SRAM and Nino Schurter will support World Bicycle Relief with a special raffle. Presented by Nino Schurter, through the global platform VIPrize, the raffle allows people to buy entries to win a one-of-a-kind SCOTT Spark RC in a limited Cape Epic x WBR design. All proceeds from the raffle will support the nonprofit World Bicycle Relief, which mobilizes people through the Power of Bicycles.
“We are thrilled about the partnership with SCOTT Sports, the SCOTT-SRAM team and Nino Schurter in this extraordinary campaign to raise funds for World Bicycle Relief. This initiative not only offers donors a chance to win an amazing bike but also to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who receive a Buffalo Bicycle. A huge thanks to the global SCOTT Sports community for helping provide brighter futures for so many through the Power of Bicycles,” comments World Bicycle Relief CEO, Dave Neiswander.
VIPrize Raffle: Win a Scott Spark RC Cape Epic x WBR Special Edition
The raffle will be hosted by global platform VIPrize, and offers people the possibility to purchase entries into the main raffle, as well as to win unique SCOTT-SRAM prizes. The raffle also offers prizes including signed photos, jerseys, and more. To find out more, visit www.viprize.org/nino
The main raffle prize is a limited edition SCOTT Spark RC bike in a one-of-a-kind Cape Epic x WBR special edition colorway and the opportunity to receive it personally from the SCOTT-SRAM MTB Team at the MTB World Cup in Crans Montana (Switzerland). For this one the winner will receive 2 x VIP tickets to experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour onsite with the SCOTT-SRAM MTB Team.
On top of that, depending on the donation amount, there is the chance to win many other exclusive, guaranteed prizes, such as signed photo prints or jerseys.
The best part is that every donation supports World Bicycle Relief, a non-profit social enterprise that mobilizes people through the Power of Bicycles. With Buffalo Bicycles from World Bicycle Relief, people are empowered to unlock their potential and create better futures for themselves, their families and their entire community.
About World Bicycle Relief
World Bicycle Relief is a nonprofit social enterprise with the mission to empower millions of people around the world to unlock their potential and create better lives for themselves through the Power of Bicycles. By distributing purpose-built Buffalo Bicycles, World Bicycle Relief supports individuals and communities in rural regions to improve their livelihoods through mobility. When people and communities have access to bicycles, children attend school, healthcare workers provide better quality care and farmers can deliver their goods to markets and build their businesses.
