Specialized Epic 8 – The new frontier of fast XC

The new Specialized Epic 8 redefines the concept of a cross-country bike: more capable, more efficient, lighter. Designed for those who live for absolute speed and XC racing, this 120 mm full-suspension bike is built to fly uphill and dominate the most technical sections.

The progressive geometry and the incredible lateral and torsional stiffness of the frame offer amazing handling precision , while the shocks with Specialized’s dedicated Ride Dynamics tuning absorb every bump. Compared to the previous generation, the Epic 8 filters 12% more impacts and vibrations: less fatigue in your legs, more power when others start to fade.

The revised kinematics reduce pedaling-induced bobbing by 20% without sacrificing sensitivity on both small and big hits: it is the most efficient full-suspension bike Specialized has ever tested.

On top of that, not a single gram wasted: the new S-Works Epic 8 frame sheds 76 grams and gains smart integration with SWAT 4.0 to carry trail essentials and an integrated steering stop to protect the top tube.

If you want maximum speed in races and on your favorite trails, Epic 8 is your next XC weapon .

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

• Fork: RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

WHEELS

• Tyres:

  • Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

  • Rear: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

• Tubes: Standard 40mm PV 29x1.75-2.4

DRIVETRAIN

• Crankset: SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 34T, 165/170/175mm

• Chain: SRAM GX Transmission

• Cassette: SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52t

• Rear derailleur: SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

• Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Controller

• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

COMPONENTS

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

• Seat collar: Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt

• Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset

• Handlebar: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

• Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

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

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

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