2025 Specialized Epic 8 Expert – Cross Country Bike
Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Model |
Epic 8 Expert |
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Vehicle Category |
Cross Country Bike |
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Application |
Cross country racing, trail riding |
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Starting Price (2025) |
$7,199.99 USD |
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Color Options |
Satin Bordeaux Metallic |
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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 |
RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm travel |
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Rear Shock |
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm |
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Drivetrain Compatibility |
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission, 12-speed, electronic |
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Dropouts |
15x110mm (F), 12x148mm UDH compatible (R) |
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Crank |
SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165mm/170mm/175mm, 34T |
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Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain |
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Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission |
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Shifters |
SRAM AXS POD Controller |
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Cassette |
SRAM XG-1275 T-Type, 12-speed, 10-52T |
Components & Features
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Specification |
Details |
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Seating |
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
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Cargo Capacity |
SWAT internal downtube storage |
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Wheels/Tyres |
Roval Control SL V, hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull spokes, 29x2.35" front (Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound), 29x2.35" rear (Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound), Specialized Turbo Tube |
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Wheel Size |
29" in |
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Brakes |
SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor (F), 160mm rotor (R) |
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Brake Levers |
SRAM Motive Bronze, hydraulic |
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Handlebar |
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
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Stem |
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
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Headset |
Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing |
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Saddle |
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
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Seatpost |
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9mm, 100mm (XS), 125mm (S), 150mm (M), 170mm (L-XL), 0mm offset |
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Seatpost Clamp |
Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt |
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Grips |
SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc |
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Front Hub |
DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull spokes |
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Rear Hub |
DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull spokes |
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Rims |
Roval Control SL V, hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready |
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Spokes |
Sapim D-Light Straight Pull |
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Exterior Features |
SWAT internal downtube storage, Progressive XC Race Geometry, tuned stiffness, steering stop |
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Weight |
11.15 kg / 24 lb 9.3 oz (M) |