Product Details
The Specialized Epic 8 redefines the boundaries of XC performance with a complete overhaul of its geometry, suspension, and integration. Built for the demands of modern cross-country racing, this is the most capable and efficient 120mm bike Specialized has ever created. With Ride Dynamics-tuned suspension, 20% less pedal bob, and 12% more bump absorption, the Epic 8 delivers speed, control, and confidence whether you're pushing for the podium or shaving seconds off your PR.
The FACT 11m carbon chassis is engineered for maximum stiffness and precision handling, while maintaining impressively low weight. Its RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock and SID Select fork have been custom-tuned by Specialized’s Ride Dynamics team for optimal damping and responsiveness. The SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission paired with AXS wireless shifting ensures crisp, reliable performance lap after lap.
Integrated SWAT 4.0 storage and a steering stop add practicality without extra grams, making the new frame lighter than ever. Whether you're hammering through rough racecourses or accelerating out of tight corners, the Epic 8 turns effort into speed more efficiently than any XC rig before it.
Key Features
- FACT 11m Carbon Frame – Lightweight chassis with progressive XC geometry and integrated SWAT 4.0 downtube storage.
- 120mm Travel – RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock and FOX 34 Performance Elite fork tuned for control, confidence, and efficiency.
- SRAM S-1000 AXS Drivetrain – Rugged, drivetrain delivers seamless shifting with low-maintenance reliability.
- Specialized Alloy 29, Wheels – Lightweight, responsive, and trail-tough for fast acceleration and precise handling.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 travel |
| Seat Binder | Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm travel |
| Front Brake | SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor |
| Shift Levers | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Transmission |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52T |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Front Hub | Specialized Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Rims | Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless |
| Front Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Inner Tubes | Standard 40mm PV, 29x1.75-2.4 |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Grips | SRAM Slip-On with Twist-Loc |
| Handlebars | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| SeatPost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9mm, 125/150/170mm travel, 0mm offset |
| SWAT | Internal downtube storage |
| Weight | 11.89 kg (26 lb, 3.4 oz) |
| Weight Size | MD |
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 780mm | 780mm | 780mm | 780mm | 780mm |
| Stem Length | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 125mm | 125mm | 150mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 754mm | 761mm | 766mm | 775mm | 779mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 370mm | 390mm | 410mm | 450mm | 500mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76° | 75.5° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 535mm | 569mm | 605mm | 633mm | 662mm |
| Stack | 606mm | 600mm | 601mm | 613mm | 632mm |
| Reach | 385mm | 415mm | 445mm | 470mm | 495mm |
| Head Tube Length | 92mm | 92mm | 95mm | 110mm | 130mm |
| Head Tube Angle (low) | 65.4° | 65.4° | 65.4° | 65.4° | 65.4° |
| Head Tube Angle (high) | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° |
| BB Height (low) | 322mm | 327mm | 329mm | 331mm | 331mm |
| BB Height (high) | 327mm | 333mm | 335mm | 337mm | 337mm |
| BB Drop (low) | 49mm | 43mm | 41mm | 39mm | 39mm |
| Trail | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 540mm | 540mm | 540mm | 540mm | 540mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm | 44mm |
| Front Center | 690mm | 720mm | 751mm | 782mm | 815mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121mm | 1151mm | 1183mm | 1214mm | 1247mm |