
However, for my winter project I would be grateful for some input from MTB weight weenies

The plan is to build a S Works Epic World Cup in size M based on the frameset in "Gloss Dune White / Ashen Grey / Sea Foam Impasto".
First idea was that this should be lower cost than purchasing the corresponding out of the box bike but after a bit of research it might even be slightly higher priced than the purchase of a complete bike when using identical components?

However, I prefer the look of the frame and would like to choose more individual components and also add a Reverb Dropper Post so individual build is the way to go but some decisions to be made.
If you look at the 2025 out of the box bike on the spesh website, what would you change or optimize?
- Sram XX SL Eagle Transmission drivetrain is pretty much set.
- Reverb Dropper ist set.
- Rock Shox SID SL but which one? 2P or 3P ? One Lock or Twist Lock?
- Brakes: Sram Level Ultimate or Magura MT 8 SL?
- Cockpit: Roval Control SL is best choice?
- Pedals? standard XTR or some Xpedo?
- whats the go to XC bottle cage like tune wasserträger is for road?
- Wheelset is an important one, Roval Control SL or is there a better alternative price/datasheet wise like on road where Wheelsfar Hypers Carbon is clearly superior over Roval Rapide?
What would be your choices if that project was your own dream build? General focus of this build is of course weight, but I dont want to compromise durabilty and everyday usability. Looks are important though
