2024 Specialized Epic 8 Expert

2024 Specialized Epic 8 Expert

UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. You’ll be blown away by how Epic 8’s progressive geometry delivers technical terrain capability alongside fast and efficient climbing and acceleration performance. The absurd lateral and torsional rigidity of the chassis translates to some seriously precision handling, too.

WHAT BUMP?: Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 absorbs 12% more bump and vibration forces than the previous generation, leaving you less fatigued and more powerful over time so you can still push while they suffer.

RIDE DYNAMICS TUNED: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed custom valving for Epic 8’s new shock. Their unique Ride Dynamics-prescribed damping characteristics holistically elevate the riding experience. By tuning the dampers alongside the chassis’ leverage rates and new kinematics, they’re able to deliver a bike that rides beyond the sum of its parts.

BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY: By optimising the kinematics of the suspension, Specialized’s Ride Dynamics team reduced inefficient pedal-induced bobbing by 20%, while maintaining active suspension for effective bump force management, to ensure you remain in the most efficient pedaling position. It’s the most efficient pedaling suspension bike they’ve ever tested.

MORE WITH LESS: With the Epic 8, Specialized didn’t spend a single extra gram to get mega capability from the frame. All models now feature SWAT 4.0 to carry all your trail essentials, and an integrated steering stop to prevent the ubiquitous top tube scar the first time you crash and your bars spin. In fact, the new S-Works Epic 8 frameset has even lost weight (76 grams to be exact) while gaining these new additions.

The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob
Ride Dynamics developed SIDLuxe Select+ shock and SID Select+ fork
Custom tuned shock features 3 unique damper settings
Roval Control carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail
SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston brakes feature trail-ready stopping power in a race-ready system
No-compromise GX Eagle AXS Transmission provides smooth shifting all day, specially under load
SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials

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

SWAT
SWAT internal downtube storage

Suspension
Fork
RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Cockpit
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/170mm travel

Grips
SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Handlebars
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Brakes
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

Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS POD Controller

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain

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

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

Chainrings
Steel, 34T

Wheels & Tyres
Rims
Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

Front Hub
DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull

Rear Hub
DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

Front Tyre
Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29×2.35

Rear Tyre
Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29×2.35

Spokes
DT Swiss Comp Race

Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta Valve

Weight
Weight
11.10kg (24 lb, 7.5 oz)

Weight Size
MD

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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