Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Di2
Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Di2
The Full Scoop on the Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Di2
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 | Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed |
| Shift Levers | Shimano XT Di2 |
| Chain | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51 |
| Crankset | Shimano XT 8200, 170mm |
| Chain Ring | Spec not provided |
| Chain Guard | Spec not provided |
| Front wheel | Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt |
| Rear wheel | Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt |
| Front Hub | Not applicable |
| Rear Hub | Not applicable |
| Front Tire | Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm |
| Stem | Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm |
| 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 Di2
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 | Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed |
| Shift Levers | Shimano XT Di2 |
| Chain | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51 |
| Crankset | Shimano XT 8200, 170mm |
| Chain Ring | Spec not provided |
| Chain Guard | Spec not provided |
| Front wheel | Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt |
| Rear wheel | Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt |
| Front Hub | Not applicable |
| Rear Hub | Not applicable |
| Front Tire | Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm |
| Stem | Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm |
| 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
