2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert - SRAM GX AXS, FOX Performance Elite Mountain Bike
- Brand:: Specialized
- Product Code: 277943
- Availability: In Stock
2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert - SRAM GX AXS, FOX Performance Elite Mountain Bike
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.
| 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
BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Gloss Carbon / White |
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| FORK |
FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| SHOCK |
FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Travel: 120mm |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide |
| STEM | Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm |
| HANDLEBAR | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm |
| SADDLE | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| SEATPOST |
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9
XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset Type: Dropper |
| GRIPS | Specialized Trail Grips |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission |
| CRANK | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 170mm, 32T |
| SHIFTERS | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XG-1275 T-Type, 12-Speed, 10-52 |
| CHAIN | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain |
| BRAKES |
Front: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| RIMS |
Front: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull
Rear: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull |
| TIRES |
Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4
Rear: Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |



