SPECIALIZED - Epic 8 Comp EVO

Regular price: $8,900.00
Sale price: $8,900.00

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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.

If ripping single track at blazing fast speeds and high fiving your friends is your idea of fun, the Epic 8 EVO is the bike for you.

UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: The most capable 120mm bike on the planet, made even more capable. You’ll be blown away by how Epic 8 EVO’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. With a bump up to 130mm of travel up front to eat up the chunk and a slew of trail-friendly specs, Epic 8 EVO feels right at home on the rough stuff.

WHAT BUMP?: Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 EVO absorbs 12% more bump and vibration forces, leaving you less fatigued and more powerful over time. That opens the options for another lap (or 3).

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

BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY: By optimizing the kinematics of the suspension, Specialized’s Ride Dynamics team reduced inefficient pedal-induced bobbing by 20%, 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 we’ve ever tested.

FULLY LOADED: 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.

The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob
Ride Dynamics tuned FOX Float Performance and 130mm Fox 34 SL Performance fork
Light weight and durable Specialized alloy wheels
SRAM’s legendary full-powered Code Motive Bronze brakes make for a sleek cockpit and easy adjustments
SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials

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
Fork	FOX 34 SL Performance, Grip Damper, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
Rear Shock	Fox Float Performance, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Rear Brake	SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Front Brake	SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Shift Levers	SRAM AXS POD Controller
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
Crankset	SRAM FC S1000 Q174 CL55 165/170/175 DUB BLK 32TTYPST
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
Cassette	SRAM 1270 Transmission Cassette, 12 Spd,10-52t
Rear Derailleur	SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS Transmission
Chainrings	32T
Rear Hub	Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
Spokes	DT Swiss Elemental
Rims	Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless
Rear Tire	Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Front Tire	Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4
Inner Tubes	Specialized Turbo Tube
Front Hub	Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
Stem	Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Handlebars	Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide
Grips	Specialized Trail Grips
SeatPost	X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
SWAT	SWAT internal downtube storage
Weight Size	MD
Weight	12.54 kg (27 lb, 10.3 oz)