Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert
Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert
The Full Scoop on the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert
The Epic 8 EVO is built for riders who live for fast singletrack, big climbs, and even bigger smiles. It’s the bold, fully dialed version of the new Epic 8—lightweight, insanely capable, and tuned for serious fun. With updated kinematics for next-level efficiency and a Ride Dynamics-tuned shock that smooths out the rough stuff, it climbs like a rocket and descends like it’s on rails.
If chasing speed, crushing climbs, and high-fiving your crew at the bottom sounds like your kind of ride, the Epic 8 EVO is your perfect match.
| Frame | FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance Elite, Grip X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float Performance Elite, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm |
| Front Brake | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS Transmission |
| Shift Levers | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| Chain | SRAM GX Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51 |
| Crankset | SRAM XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t |
| Chain Ring | Spec not provided |
| Chain Guard | Spec not provided |
| Rims | Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h |
| Front Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h |
| Front Tire | Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide |
| Stem | Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm |
| Headset | Spec not provided |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset |
| Pedals | Not applicable |
| Front Light | Not applicable |
| Rear Light | Not applicable |
| Kickstand | Not applicable |
| Rear Carrier | Not applicable |
| Fenders | Not applicable |
| Bell | Not applicable |
| Lock | Not applicable |
| Mirror | Not applicable |
The Full Scoop on the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert
Description
The Epic 8 EVO is built for riders who live for fast singletrack, big climbs, and even bigger smiles. It’s the bold, fully dialed version of the new Epic 8—lightweight, insanely capable, and tuned for serious fun. With updated kinematics for next-level efficiency and a Ride Dynamics-tuned shock that smooths out the rough stuff, it climbs like a rocket and descends like it’s on rails.
If chasing speed, crushing climbs, and high-fiving your crew at the bottom sounds like your kind of ride, the Epic 8 EVO is your perfect match.
Components
| Frame | FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance Elite, Grip X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float Performance Elite, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm |
| Front Brake | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS Transmission |
| Shift Levers | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| Chain | SRAM GX Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51 |
| Crankset | SRAM XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t |
| Chain Ring | Spec not provided |
| Chain Guard | Spec not provided |
| Rims | Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h |
| Front Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h |
| Front Tire | Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide |
| Stem | Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm |
| Headset | Spec not provided |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset |
Extras
| Pedals | Not applicable |
| Front Light | Not applicable |
| Rear Light | Not applicable |
| Kickstand | Not applicable |
| Rear Carrier | Not applicable |
| Fenders | Not applicable |
| Bell | Not applicable |
| Lock | Not applicable |
| Mirror | Not applicable |
Geometry
