Specialized Epic 8 Expert

Epic 8 Expert: the world's fastest XC bike

• The Epic 8 Expert is the ultimate cross-country bike, designed to dominate trails with unmatched capability, efficiency, and lightness.

Key Features:

• 120mm travel and progressive geometry: for exceptional handling on technical terrain, great climbing efficiency, and responsive acceleration.
• 12% improved shock absorption: compared to the previous model, for a more comfortable and controlled ride even on rough terrain.
• 20% reduced bobbing: for increased climbing efficiency and better power transmission.
• RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE shock developed with Ride Dynamics and SID ULTIMATE fork: for impeccable suspension performance and absolute control.
• Three shock settings with dedicated tuning: to adapt to any type of terrain and riding style.
• Roval carbon wheels: lightweight, rigid, and durable, perfect for maximum performance.
• Comes with Quarq Spindle power meter: to monitor your power and improve your performance.
• SRAM Level Silver 4-piston brakes: for impeccable braking power in any condition.
• XO Eagle AXS transmission: precise, reliable, and with a wide range of gears to tackle any climb.

The Epic 8 Expert is the ideal choice for riders looking for an uncompromising XC bike, capable of excelling both uphill and downhill.

Technical Specifications: Specialized Epic 8 Expert

Frame

• Material: FACT 11m Carbon
• Geometry: Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™
• SWAT: SWAT downtube storage
• Bottom Bracket: Threaded
• Axles: 12x148mm UDH compatible rear thru-axle
• Cable routing: Internal
• Travel: 120mm

Seatpost Collar

• Material: Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm
• Bolt: Steel

SWAT Components

• SWAT: Internal storage compartment in the down tube

Suspension

Fork:

• Brand: RockShox SID Select+
• Ride Dynamics technology with 3 positions
• TwistLoc remote lever
• Debon Air
• Thru-axle: 15x110mm
• Offset: 44mm
• Travel: 120mm

Rear Shock:

• Brand: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
• Ride Dynamics technology with 3 positions
• TwistLoc remote lever
• Solo Air
• Eye-to-eye: 190x45mm

Cockpit

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
• Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic, diameter 30.9mm, travel 100/125/150/170mm
• Handlebar: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, width 750mm, clamp diameter 31.8mm
• Stem: Specialized XC, 3D forged aluminum, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
• Grips: SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Brakes

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

Transmission

• Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Controller
• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type
• Cassette: SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52 teeth
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, crank length 165/170/175mm
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS
• Chainring: Steel, 34 teeth

Wheels

• Rims: Roval Control, offset design carbon, inner width 29mm, channel width 4mm, tubeless ready, 28 straight-pull spokes
• Front Hub: DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28 straight-pull spokes
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru-axle, XD freehub body, 28 straight-pull spokes
• Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Control casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Rear Tire: Specialized Renegade, Control casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
• Spokes: DT Swiss Comp Race
• Tubes: Standard, Presta valve

Weight

• Bike Weight: 11.10kg (size MD)

Warnings

• Weights based on painted production frames.
• Actual weights may vary based on frame color, size, and components.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.