2025 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert – Cross Country Mountain Bike
Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Model |
Epic 8 EVO Expert |
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Vehicle Category |
Cross Country Mountain Bike |
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Application |
Downcountry, cross country trail riding |
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Starting Price (2025) |
$6,799.99 USD |
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Color Options |
Gloss Carbon |
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Sizes |
XS, S, M, L, XL |
Frame & Drivetrain
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Specification |
Details |
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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 |
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Fork |
FOX 34 SL GRIPX Performance Elite, 130mm travel, 15x110mm axle, 44mm offset |
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Rear Shock |
FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, Ride Dynamics tuned, 2-position lever, LSC and LSR adjustment, 190x45mm |
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Drivetrain Compatibility |
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed |
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Dropouts |
15x110mm (F), 12x148mm UDH compatible (R) |
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Crank |
Shimano XT, 32T ring, 55mm chainline, 165mm (XS-S), 170mm (M-XL) |
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Chain |
Shimano XT, 12-speed |
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Rear Derailleur |
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed |
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Shifters |
Shimano XT Di2 |
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Cassette |
Shimano XT, 12-speed, 10-51t |
Components & Features
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Specification |
Details |
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Seating |
Bridge Expert with MIMIC, Hollow Ti rails, 155mm (XS-S), 143mm (M-XL) |
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Cargo Capacity |
SWAT internal downtube storage |
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Wheels/Tyres |
Front: Roval Control SL VI, hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, Specialized Ground Control, Control casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35; Rear: Roval Control SL VI, hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, Specialized Ground Control, Control casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 |
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Wheel Size |
29" in |
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Brakes |
Shimano XT, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor (F), 160mm rotor (R) |
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Brake Levers |
Shimano XT |
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Handlebar |
Specialized alloy, 20mm rise, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 780mm |
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Stem |
Specialized alloy, 40mm length |
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Saddle |
Bridge Expert with MIMIC, Hollow Ti rails, 155mm (XS-S), 143mm (M-XL) |
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Seatpost |
X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9mm, 100mm (XS), 125mm (S), 150mm (M), 170mm (L-XL) |
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Seatpost Clamp |
Alloy, 34.9mm |
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Grips |
Specialized Trail Grips |
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Front Hub |
DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm, 28h |
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Rear Hub |
DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, 28h |
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Rims |
Roval Control SL VI, hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready |
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Spokes |
DT Swiss Revolution |
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Exterior Features |
Progressive XC Race Geometry, SWAT internal downtube storage, steering stop |
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Weight |
11.84 kg / 26 lb, 2.0 oz (size M) |