Epic 8 Expert

• UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. You’ll be blown away by how Epic 8’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.

• WHAT BUMP?: Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 absorbs 12% more bump and vibration forces than the previous generation, leaving you less fatigued and more powerful over time so you can still push while they suffer.

• RIDE DYNAMICS TUNED: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed custom valving for Epic 8’s new shock. Our unique Ride Dynamics-prescribed damping characteristics 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 beyond 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%, while 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.

• MORE WITH LESS: With the Epic 8, Specialized didn’t spend a single extra gram to get mega capability from the frame. 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. In fact, the new S-Works Epic 8 frameset has even lost weight (76 grams to be exact) while gaining these new additions.

Frameset

• 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
• Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
• SWAT: SWAT internal downtube storage

Suspension

• Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm
• Fork: RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Brakes

• Front Brake: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
• Rear Brake: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

• Shift Levers: SRAM AXS POD Controller
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
• Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 T-Type 12-Speed 10-52
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm
• Chainrings: 34T
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Wheels & Tires

• Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Front Wheel: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull
• Rear Tire: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Rear Wheel: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull
• Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube

Cockpit

• Stem: Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
• Handlebars: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
• Grips: SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
• SeatPost: X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset

Weight

• Weight: 11.15 kg (24 lb, 9.3 oz)
• Weight Size: MD