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2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert - Shimano XT Di2, FOX Performance Elite

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2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert - Shimano XT Di2, FOX Performance Elite

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Evolution of the Fastest

Capable, Efficient, Light

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.

At a Glance

Use

Cross Country/Downcountry

Frameset

FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry w/ SWAT downtube storage

Suspension

Front: 130mm FOX 34 SL GRIPX Performance Elite
Rear: 120mm FOX FLOAT Performance Elite

Drivetrain

Shimano XT Di2

Wheels

Roval Control SL V/DT Swiss 370

Weight

26lb. 2.0oz.

Specs

Frameset
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 of travel
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
Suspension
Fork
FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Brakes
Front Brake
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear Brake
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Drivetrain
Chainrings
32T
Chain
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano XT 8200, 170mm
Shift Levers
Shimano XT Di2
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded
Wheels & tires
Front Wheel
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Rear Wheel
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Rear Tire
Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35
Front Tire
Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.4
Inner Tubes
Specialized Turbo Tube
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
Accessories
SWAT
SWAT internal downtube storage
Product details
Product ID
291799
Weight
Weight
11.85 kg (26 lb, 2.0 oz)
Weight Size
MD

Geometry

XS S M L XL
Crank Length 170 170 170 170 170
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 50 50 50 50 50
Saddle Width 155 155 143 143 143
Seatpost Length 125 125 150 170 170
Bike Standover Height 754 761 766 775 779
Seat Tube Length 370 390 410 450 500
Seat Tube Angle 76 75.5 75 75 75
Top Tube Length, Horizontal 535 569 605 633 662
Stack 606 600 601 613 632
Reach 385 415 445 470 495
Head Tube Length 92 92 95 110 130
Head Tube Angle (low) 65.4 65.4 65.4 65.4 65.4
Head Tube Angle (high) 65.9 65.9 65.9 65.9 65.9
BB Height (low) 322 327 329 331 331
BB Height (high) 327 333 335 337 337
BB Drop (low) 49 43 41 39 39
Trail 120 120 120 120 120
Fork Length, Full 540 540 540 540 540
Fork Rake/Offset 44 44 44 44 44
Front Center 690 720 751 782 815
Chainstay Length 435 435 435 435 435
Wheelbase 1121 1151 1183 1214 1247
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Details

Evolution of the Fastest

Capable, Efficient, Light

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.

At a Glance

Use

Cross Country/Downcountry

Frameset

FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry w/ SWAT downtube storage

Suspension

Front: 130mm FOX 34 SL GRIPX Performance Elite
Rear: 120mm FOX FLOAT Performance Elite

Drivetrain

Shimano XT Di2

Wheels

Roval Control SL V/DT Swiss 370

Weight

26lb. 2.0oz.

Specs

Frameset
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 of travel
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
Suspension
Fork
FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Brakes
Front Brake
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear Brake
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Drivetrain
Chainrings
32T
Chain
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano XT 8200, 170mm
Shift Levers
Shimano XT Di2
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded
Wheels & tires
Front Wheel
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Rear Wheel
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Rear Tire
Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35
Front Tire
Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.4
Inner Tubes
Specialized Turbo Tube
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
Accessories
SWAT
SWAT internal downtube storage
Product details
Product ID
291799
Weight
Weight
11.85 kg (26 lb, 2.0 oz)
Weight Size
MD

Geometry

XS S M L XL
Crank Length 170 170 170 170 170
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 50 50 50 50 50
Saddle Width 155 155 143 143 143
Seatpost Length 125 125 150 170 170
Bike Standover Height 754 761 766 775 779
Seat Tube Length 370 390 410 450 500
Seat Tube Angle 76 75.5 75 75 75
Top Tube Length, Horizontal 535 569 605 633 662
Stack 606 600 601 613 632
Reach 385 415 445 470 495
Head Tube Length 92 92 95 110 130
Head Tube Angle (low) 65.4 65.4 65.4 65.4 65.4
Head Tube Angle (high) 65.9 65.9 65.9 65.9 65.9
BB Height (low) 322 327 329 331 331
BB Height (high) 327 333 335 337 337
BB Drop (low) 49 43 41 39 39
Trail 120 120 120 120 120
Fork Length, Full 540 540 540 540 540
Fork Rake/Offset 44 44 44 44 44
Front Center 690 720 751 782 815
Chainstay Length 435 435 435 435 435
Wheelbase 1121 1151 1183 1214 1247
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