Specialized Epic 8 Expert (2025)

The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob Ride Dynamics developed SIDLuxe Select+ shock and SID Select+ fork Custom tuned shock features 3 unique damper settings Roval Control carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston brakes feature trail-ready stopping power in a race-ready system No-compromise GX Eagle AXS Transmission provide 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 SWAT: SWAT internal downtube storage Fork: RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel Rear Shock: Rock Shox SID Luxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Twist Loc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails SeatPostX-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/170mm travel Grips: SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc Handlebars: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp Stem: Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise Front Brake: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor Rear Brake: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor Shift Levers: SRAM AXS POD Controller Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain Cassette: SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52t Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission Chainrings Steel, 34T Rims: Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h Front Hub: DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight-pull Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 Rear Tire: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 Spokes: DT Swiss Comp Race Inner Tubes: Standard, Presta Valve Weight: 11.10kg (24 lb, 7.5 oz), Weight Size: MD