Epic 8 EVO Expert

Product Details
The fastest downcountry bike in the world. The EVO is the Epic 8 built for downcountry riding, delivering an unbeatable combination of capability, efficiency, and light weight. With its refined kinematics, the Epic 8 EVO climbs with incredible efficiency, while Ride Dynamics-tuned suspension soaks up the hits on rough, obstacle-packed descents. If you love flying down singletrack at high speed with your crew, the Epic 8 EVO is for you.

BIG CAPABILITY – With 120mm of rear travel and progressive geometry, the Epic 8 is exceptionally capable on technical terrain, lightning fast and efficient on climbs, and incredibly responsive under acceleration. Its impressive torsional and lateral stiffness ensures precise handling, while the 130mm fork travel gives the EVO the confidence to tackle the roughest descents.

GOODBYE, BUMPS – Compared to the previous generation, the Epic 8 absorbs 12% more impact forces and vibrations, keeping you fresher so you can put more of your energy into the pedals.

RIDE DYNAMICS – The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team developed a custom shock tune for the Epic 8, elevating the holistic riding experience. This specific tune, paired with optimized leverage ratios and updated kinematics, delivers a massive boost in ride quality.

BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY – By optimizing the Epic 8’s kinematics, the Ride Dynamics Team reduced pedal-induced suspension movement by 20%, while keeping the suspension active for effective bump management. This allows riders to maintain their most efficient pedaling position. The result? The most efficient full-suspension bike we’ve ever built.

SWAT INTEGRATION – All models now feature SWAT 4.0 on-board storage and an integrated steering stop to protect the frame in case of spills.

Highlights

• The most capable 120mm travel bike ever.

• 12% more bump absorption, 20% less bobbing.

• FOX Float Performance Elite shock with Ride Dynamics tune & FOX 34 Performance Elite 130mm fork.

• Carbon Roval Control wheels, race-ready.

• SRAM Code Bronze Stealth 4-piston brakes.

• Reliable SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless drivetrain.

• Integrated SWAT 4.0 storage in the downtube.

Technical Specifications

Frame

• FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH-compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm travel

Seat Collar

• Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm, steel bolt

Storage

• SWAT internal downtube storage

Suspension

• Rear Shock: FOX Float Performance Elite, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm

• Fork: FOX 34 Performance Elite, Grip X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

Brakes

• Front: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotor

• Rear: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Drivetrain

• Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Controller

• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX AXS Transmission

• Cassette: SRAM XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

• Chain: SRAM GX Transmission

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T

• Chainring: 32T

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Wheels

• 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, 28h

• Spokes: Sapim D-light

• Front Tire: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4

• Rear Tire: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

• Tubes: Standard 40mm PV 29x1.75–2.4

Cockpit

• Stem: Alloy, 35mm clamp, 50mm length

• Grips: Specialized Trail Grips

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

• Handlebar: Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp, 760mm wide

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

Weight

• 12.16 kg (26 lb, 12.9 oz) – MD size as pictured (weights vary by size, color, and component differences)

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Bicycle and frame weights refer to pre-production painted products at the time of printing. The final product weight may vary.