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Epic KOM

Watopia

ClimbCat 2 Dynamic physics

Length

9.4 km

Elevation

376 m

Avg grade

4.0%

Also appears on:The Uber Pretzel, Power to the Tower, Muir And The Mountain, Bigger Loop, WBR Climbing Series, Shorelines and Summits, Watopia Pretzel, Four Horsemen, Zwift Medio Fondo 2022, Big Loop, Watopia Mountain Route, Quatch Quest, Zwift Medio Fondo, The Mega Pretzel, Three Sisters

What's the fastest bike for the Epic KOM climb?

Based on our physics model, the Specialized Aethos S-Works with Princeton Wake 6560 White is currently the fastest verified combo for the Epic KOM climb in Watopia, finishing in 28:39 (~19.7 km/h).

Dynamic physics model active
Dynamic physics is active. The segment is simulated after a 2km flat warmup so the timed portion starts at realistic speed, matching how a Zwift/Strava segment is actually entered (never from a standing start).
How this recommendation works
Combos are ranked by an estimated time for this segment alone, computed from a simplified physics model (your weight, height & power, the segment's real length/gradient, and each combo's aerodynamic drag and weight) rather than the match score alone. The segment is simulated after a flat warmup so it starts at realistic speed, matching how a real Zwift/Strava segment is entered. Bike frame and wheelset aero/climb ratings come from real ZwiftInsider bot speed-test data where available (look for the 'verified' badge) - otherwise they're a name-based heuristic estimate. None of this is official Zwift telemetry, so treat results as directionally useful, not exact.

Best bike & wheel combo for this segment

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Specialized Aethos S-Works

Princeton Wake 6560 White

93

match score

Est. finish time: 28:39(19.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 89 Cobbles: 4
2

Specialized Aethos S-Works

Enve SES 4.5 PRO

91

match score

+1.63s slower(19.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 87 Cobbles: 4
3

Specialized Aethos S-Works

Princeton Alta 3532

94

match score

+1.94s slower(19.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 90 Cobbles: 4
4

Specialized Tarmac SL9

Princeton Wake 6560 White

85

match score

+4.33s slower(19.6 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 81 Cobbles: 4
5

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Princeton Wake 6560 White

85

match score

+4.55s slower(19.6 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 81 Cobbles: 4
6

Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team

Princeton Wake 6560 White

85

match score

+4.82s slower(19.6 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 81 Cobbles: 4
7

Specialized Tarmac SL9

Enve SES 4.5 PRO

83

match score

+5.87s slower(19.6 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 79 Cobbles: 4
8

Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB71

Princeton Wake 6560 White

84

match score

+5.98s slower(19.6 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 80 Cobbles: 4
9

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Enve SES 4.5 PRO

83

match score

+6.09s slower(19.6 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 79 Cobbles: 4