Specialized Epic 8 Expert
Specialized Epic 8 Expert
The Full Scoop on the Specialized Epic 8 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 | RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm |
| Front Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission |
| Shift Levers | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 T-Type 12-Speed 10-52 |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm |
| Chain Ring | 34T |
| 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 |
| Rear wheel | Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull |
| Front Hub | Not applicable |
| Rear Hub | Not applicable |
| Front Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Headset | Spec not provided |
| Grips | SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS: 100mm, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm 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 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 | RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm |
| Front Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission |
| Shift Levers | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 T-Type 12-Speed 10-52 |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm |
| Chain Ring | 34T |
| 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 |
| Rear wheel | Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull |
| Front Hub | Not applicable |
| Rear Hub | Not applicable |
| Front Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Headset | Spec not provided |
| Grips | SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS: 100mm, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm 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
