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.

• 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 Performance fork
• Light weight and durable Specialized alloy wheels
• SRAM’s legendary full-powered Code Bronze Stealth brakes make for a sleek cockpit and easy adjustments
• SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials

Full Technical Specifications

Frame FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

Fork Fox 34 Performance, Grip Damper, Compression adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

Crankset SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T

Chain SRAM GX Transmission

Cassette SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52t

Shift Levers Sram AXS POD Controller

Rear Derailleur SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

Front Brake SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotor

Rear Brake SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Rims Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless

Front Tyre Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29×2.4

Rear Tyre Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29×2.35

Handlebars Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide

Grips Specialized Trail Grips

Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seat Post X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset

Seat Binder Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt

Inner Tubes Standard 40mm PV 29×1.75-2.4

Chain Rings 32t

Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Front Hub Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

Rear Hub Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

Spokes DT Swiss Industry

Stem Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm

Swat SWAT internal downtube storage

Colours Gloss Sea Foam / Cast Blue Metallic, Satin Dark Moss Green / Dune White

Sizes L, M, S, XL, XS

Brand Specialized

Model Year 2025