Epic 8 Expert Evo

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Epic 8 Expert Evo

Epic 8 Expert Evo

$6,499.99 Regular price

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Specialized Epic 8 Expert Evo XC Mountain Bike

Overview

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.

UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: The most capable 120mm bike on the planet, made even more capable. You’ll be blown away by how Epic 8 EVO’s progressive geometry delivers technical terrain capability alongside fast and efficient climbing and acceleration performance. The absurd lateral and torsional rigidity of the chassis translates to some seriously precision handling, too. With a bump up to 130mm of travel up front to eat up the chunk and a slew of trail-friendly specs, Epic 8 EVO feels right at home on the rough stuff.

WHAT BUMP?: Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 EVO absorbs 12% more bump and vibration forces, leaving you less fatigued and more powerful over time. That opens the options for another lap (or 3).

RIDE DYNAMICS TUNED: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed custom valving for Epic 8 EVO’s new shock. Our team prescribes the special damping characteristics to holistically elevate the riding experience. By tuning the dampers alongside the chassis’ leverage rates and new kinematics, we’re able to deliver a bike that rides above the sum of its parts.

BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY: By optimizing the kinematics of the suspension, Specialized’s Ride Dynamics team reduced inefficient pedal-induced bobbing by 20%, maintaining active suspension for effective bump force management, to ensure you remain in the most efficient pedaling position. It’s the most efficient pedaling suspension bike we’ve ever tested.

FULLY LOADED: All models now feature SWAT 4.0 to carry all your trail essentials, and an integrated steering stop to prevent the ubiquitous top tube scar the first time you crash and your bars spin.

  • The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob
  • Ride Dynamics tuned FOX Float Performance Elite and 130mm FOX 34 Performance Elite fork
  • Roval Control carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail
  • SRAM’s legendary Code Bronze Stealth 4-Piston brakes boast major stopping power with a sleek aesthetic
  • Ride in confidence with super rugged and dependable GX Eagle AXS Transmission
  • SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials

About the Epic 8 Expert Evo

The Build Specs

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
Seat Binder Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt
Rear Shock 2025, FLOAT, P-Se, A, 2pos-Adj, Evol LV, Specialized, Epic 130, 190, 45, 0.2 Spacer, DCM001-B, SSR001, CMF, SBC W16/SBC P22 Logo, N/M, OE; 2025, FLOAT, P-Se, A, 2pos-Adj, Evol LV, Specialized, Epic 130, 190, 45, 0.2 Spacer, DCM001-B, SSR001, CMF, SBC S03/SBC K10 Logo, N/M, OE
Fork FORK, FOX TAIWAN, 910-31-981, 2025, 34, A, FLOAT, 29in, P-SE, 130, Grip X, HSC, LSC, LSR, Shiny Blk, SBC W16 Dune White Gloss/SBC P22 Cast Lilac Gloss Logo, Kabolt 110, BLK, 1.5 T, 44mm Rake, N/M OE; FORK, FOX TAIWAN, 910-31-982, 2025, 34, A, FLOAT, 29in, P-SE, 130, Grip X, HSC, LSC, LSR, Matte Blk, SBC S03 Silver Dust Satin/SBC K10 Gunmetal Satin Logo, Kabolt 110, BLK, 1.5 T, 44mm Rake, N/M OE
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 AXS POD Controller
Chain SRAM GX Transmission
Cassette SRAM XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
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
Cockpit
Stem Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm
Saddle Body Geometry Power Comp, chrome alloy 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
Accessories
SWAT SWAT internal downtube storage
Weight
Weight 12.16kg (26 lb, 12.9 oz)
Weight Size MD

The Geometry

MeasurementXSSMLXL
Bike Standover Heightmm754761766775779
Seat Tube Lengthmm370390410450500
Seat Tube Angledegrees7675.5757575
Top Tube Length, Horizontalmm535569605633662
Stackmm606600601613632
Reachmm385415445470495
Head Tube Lengthmm929295110130
Head Tube Angle (low)degrees65.465.465.465.465.4
Head Tube Angle (high)degrees65.965.965.965.965.9
BB Height (low)mm322327329331331
BB Height (high)mm327333335337337
BB Drop (low)mm4943413939
Trailmm120120120120120
Fork Length, Fullmm540540540540540
Fork Rake/Offsetmm4444444444
Front Centermm690720751782815
Chainstay Lengthmm435435435435435
Wheelbasemm11211151118312141247

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