Description
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. 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.
UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: The most capable 120mm Specialized have made to date, 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.
RIDE DYNAMICS TUNED: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed custom valving for Epic 8 EVO’s new shock. The team prescribes the special damping characteristics to holistically elevate the riding experience. By tuning the dampers alongside the chassis’ leverage rates and new kinematics, they'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.
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 you'll find. 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
- Reliable and durable GX Eagle 12-speed groupset
- SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials
SIZING:
X-Small: Suit 148-155cm rider height
Small: Suit 158-165cm rider height
Medium: Suit 165-178cm rider height
Large: Suit 178-185cm rider height
X-Large: Suit 185-193cm rider height
BIKE SPECSFrame
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. Rear Shock: Fox Float Performance, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust
Fork
Fox 34 Performance, Grip Damper, Compression adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy 34.9
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset
Stem
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 50mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Brakes
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotors
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
Derailleurs
Rear: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 34T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Pedals
N/A
Rims
Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless
Hubs
Front: Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h. Rear: Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Tyres
Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4. Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta valve
Weight
12.61kg
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* Specifications are subject to change without notice