The new Specialized Epic 8 bike is the exaltation of the concept of speed as a sum of the ability to tackle obstacles, efficiency, and lightness. Modern XC trails require increasingly higher performance from bikes, which is why Specialized has further perfected and refined the suspension kinematics on the Epic 8, offering an even more efficient ride. The shocks equipped with custom specifications and tuning can absorb every impact and make the Epic 8 a wolf in sheep's clothing. If you are an XC competitor and your goal is maximum speed, the Epic 8 is the perfect bike.

• GREAT CAPACITY: The 120mm travel and progressive geometry make the Epic 8 extremely capable on technical trails, very fast and efficient uphill, and incredibly responsive and snappy in acceleration. The torsional and lateral stiffness also ensures perfect steering precision.
  
• WHAT IMPACTS?: Compared to the previous model, the Epic 8 absorbs 12% more impact forces and vibrations, allowing you to tire less and use your energy more effectively to push hard on the pedals.
  
• RIDE DYNAMICS: The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team has developed a custom tuning for the Epic 8's shock, whose characteristics elevate the holistic riding experience. The specific tuning developed alongside the leverage ratios and renewed kinematics exponentially improves the ride.
  
• BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY: By optimizing the kinematics of the Epic 8, the Specialized Ride Dynamics Team has reduced the induced movement during pedaling by 20%, keeping the suspension active for more effective impact management. This way, the rider can maintain the most efficient pedaling position. The result is the most efficient dual-suspension bike we have ever created.
  
• MORE WITH LESS: With the Epic 8, we did not add a single gram of weight to improve its features. All models now include SWAT 4.0 and an integrated headset lock to prevent frame damage in case of slips.
  The bike with 120mm of travel is more capable. Greater impact absorption of 12% and 20% less bobbing.
• Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller.
  
• Gear Cassette: SRAM XX Eagle SL 10-52t.
  
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded.
  
• Crankset: SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, 170mm/175mm.
  
• Chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle.
  
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS.
  
• Gears: Alloy 34T.
  
• Frame: S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel, Optimized for wireless drivetrain and seatpost.
  
• SWAT Components: SWAT internal downtube storage.
  
• Seat Clamp: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt.
  
• Fork: RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel.
  
• Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm.
  
• Rear Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor.
  
• Front Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor.
  
• Wheels: Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h, Quarq TyreWiz 2.0.
  
• Front Hub: Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight. pull.
  
• Rear hub: Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull.
  
• Tires: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35/Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35.
  
• Inner tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube.
  
• Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head.
  
• Saddle: Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base.
  
• Handlebar: Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm X- 12 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 1 degree upsweep, 760mm wide.
  
• Grips: Specialized Trail Grips.
  
• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S/M: 125, L:150, XL: 170mm.
  
• Weight size M: 10.24kg (22 lb, 9.2 oz).
  
• Color: Black/red (Gloss Carbon/Metallic Vivid Pink/Viavi Magenta Gold/Metallic Midnight Shadow/White).