EPIC 8 EVO EXPERT 2025
Description
The fastest downcountry bike in the world. Epic 8 EVO is the dressed up, cranked-to-11 expression of the new Epic 8. Spec'd to slay downcountry terrain with its unmatched combo of capability, efficiency, and light weight, Epic 8 EVO's updated kinematics allow for insanely efficient climbing-while the Ride Dynamics-tuned shock eats up rough terrain on the way down.
If ripping single track at blazing fast speeds and high fiving your friends is your idea of fun, the Epic 8 EVO is the bike for you.
Specifications
FRAMESET
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
SWAT
SWAT internal downtube storage
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt
SUSPENSION
Rear Shock
Fox Float Performance Elite, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Fork
Fox 34 Performance Elite, Grip X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
COCKPIT
Stem
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
BRAKES
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
DRIVETRAIN
Shift Levers
SRAM XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM GX Transmission
Cassette
SRAM AXS POD Controller
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Transmission
Chainrings
32t
WHEELS & TIRES
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
Inner Tubes
Standard 40mm PV 29x1.75-2.4
Spokes
Sapim D-light
WEIGHT
Weight
12.16kg (26 lb, 12.9 oz)
Weight Size
MD
Description
The fastest downcountry bike in the world. Epic 8 EVO is the dressed up, cranked-to-11 expression of the new Epic 8. Spec'd to slay downcountry terrain with its unmatched combo of capability, efficiency, and light weight, Epic 8 EVO's updated kinematics allow for insanely efficient climbing-while the Ride Dynamics-tuned shock eats up rough terrain on the way down.
If ripping single track at blazing fast speeds and high fiving your friends is your idea of fun, the Epic 8 EVO is the bike for you.
Specifications
FRAMESET
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
SWAT
SWAT internal downtube storage
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt
SUSPENSION
Rear Shock
Fox Float Performance Elite, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Fork
Fox 34 Performance Elite, Grip X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
COCKPIT
Stem
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
BRAKES
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
DRIVETRAIN
Shift Levers
SRAM XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM GX Transmission
Cassette
SRAM AXS POD Controller
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Transmission
Chainrings
32t
WHEELS & TIRES
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
Inner Tubes
Standard 40mm PV 29x1.75-2.4
Spokes
Sapim D-light
WEIGHT
Weight
12.16kg (26 lb, 12.9 oz)
Weight Size
MD