2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Mountain Bike
- Brand:: Specialized
- Product Code: 221521
- Availability: In Stock
2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Mountain Bike
The all-new Epic 8 evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more and more capability by the day. Enter Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedaling bike we’ve ever tested, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| FRAME |
FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Satin Bordeaux Metallic / White; Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian |
|---|---|
| FORK |
RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics tuned 3-position, DebonAir, 15x110mm, 44mm offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| SHOCK |
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics 3-position, TwistLoc remote, Solo Air, 190x45mm Travel: 120mm |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide |
| STEM | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6° rise |
| HANDLEBAR | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm clamp |
| SADDLE | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| SEATPOST |
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9mm, XS: 100mm / SM: 125mm / M: 150mm / L-XL: 170mm travel, 0mm offset Type: Dropper |
| GRIPS | SRAM Slip-On with Twist-Loc |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission |
| CRANK | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34T |
| SHIFTERS | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XG-1275 T-Type, 12-speed, 10–52t |
| CHAIN | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 12-speed Flattop |
| 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 internal width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull Rear: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm internal width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull |
| TIRES |
Front: Specialized Fast Trak, FlexLite casing, T5/T7 compound, 29x2.35 Rear: Specialized Air Trak, FlexLite casing, T5/T7 compound, 29x2.35 |