Specialized Epic 8 Expert

The all-new Epic 8 evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more and more capability by the day. Enter Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedaling bike we've ever tested, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It's a wolf in wolf's clothing. - The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob - Ride Dynamics developed SIDLuxe Select+ shock and SID Select+ fork - Custom tuned shock features 3 unique damper settings - Roval Control carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail - SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston brakes feature trail-ready stopping power in a race-ready system - No-compromise GX Eagle AXS Transmission provides smooth shifting all day, specially under load - SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials
FRAME FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race 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
REAR SHOCK RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp FORK RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
STEM Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise SADDLE Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
GRIPS SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
FRONT BRAKE SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM AXS POD Controller
CASSETTE SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
CHAIN SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain
CRANKSET SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm
CHAINRINGS Steel, 34T
BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
RIMS Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h
FRONT HUB DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull
REAR HUB DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull
SPOKES DT Swiss Comp Race
FRONT TIRE Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
REAR TIRE Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
INNER TUBES Standard, Presta Valve
SEATPOST X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150mm travel
SEAT BINDER Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt Weight 11.10kg (24 lb, 7.5 oz) Weight Size MD