Specialized Epic 8 Evo Expert 2026

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Evolution of the Fastest

Capable, Efficient, Light

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.

Technical Specs
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
Suspension
Fork
FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Brakes
Front Brake
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear Brake
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Drivetrain
Chainrings
32T
Chain
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano XT 8200, 170mm
Shift Levers
Shimano XT Di2
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded
Wheels & tires
Front Wheel
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Rear Wheel
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Rear Tire
Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35
Front Tire
Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.4
Inner Tubes
Specialized Turbo Tube
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
Accessories
SWAT
SWAT internal downtube storage
Product details
Product ID
291799
Weight
Weight
11.85 kg (26 lb, 2.0 oz)
Weight Size
MD