The S-Works Epic World Cup dream build is officially turning into an actual bike. In this episode I start bolting the first proper parts onto the frame—getting the fork in, sorting the headset, and putting the cockpit together. It’s one of those satisfying stages where it goes from “frame on the stand” to something that finally looks like it’s ready to be ridden. I walk through the early assembly steps and the order I like to do things in so nothing gets missed and everything lines up clean. Getting the front end together is a big milestone because it sets up the feel of the bike—how it’ll steer, how the bars sit, and how the whole build is going to come together from here. If you’re into dream builds, XC race bikes, or you’re just keen to see an Epic World Cup take shape piece by piece, this is the fun part where the project starts looking real.