2026 Specialized Epic 8 Comp Bike

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Specifications

Product

Specialized Epic 8 Comp Bike

Model Year

2026

Intended Use

Cross Country

Trail

Rider

Unisex

Sizes and Geometry

XS (low, high)

SM (low, high)

MD (low, high)

LG (low, high)

XL (low, high)

View Full Geometry

Size	XS (low, high)	SM (low, high)	MD (low, high)	LG (low, high)	XL (low, high)
Top Tube Length	535mm	569mm	605mm	633mm	662mm
Head Tube Angle	65.9°, 66.4°	65.9°, 66.4°	65.9°, 66.4°	65.9°, 66.4°	65.9°, 66.4°
Head Tube Length	92mm	92mm	95mm	110mm	130mm
Seat Tube Angle	76.5°	76.0°	75.5°	75.5°	75.5°
Seat Tube Length	370mm	390mm	410mm	450mm	500mm
Bottom Bracket Height	318mm (52mm drop), 323mm	324mm (46mm drop), 329mm	326mm (44mm drop), 331mm	328mm (42mm drop), 333mm	328mm (42mm drop), 333mm
Chainstay Length	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm
Wheelbase	1117mm	1147mm	1179mm	1210mm	1243mm
Standover	748mm	755mm	760mm	769mm	774mm
Reach	390mm	420mm	450mm	475mm	500mm
Stack	603mm	597mm	598mm	610mm	628mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock yoke • All specifications listed are with 120mm travel fork with 530mm axle-to-crown length and 44mm offset, for 117mm trail value (all sizes)

Sizes Additional Info

• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock yoke

• All specifications listed are with 120mm travel fork with 530mm axle-to-crown length and 44mm offset, for 117mm trail value (all sizes)

View Full Geometry

Size	XS (low, high)	SM (low, high)	MD (low, high)	LG (low, high)	XL (low, high)
Top Tube Length	535mm	569mm	605mm	633mm	662mm
Head Tube Angle	65.9°, 66.4°	65.9°, 66.4°	65.9°, 66.4°	65.9°, 66.4°	65.9°, 66.4°
Head Tube Length	92mm	92mm	95mm	110mm	130mm
Seat Tube Angle	76.5°	76.0°	75.5°	75.5°	75.5°
Seat Tube Length	370mm	390mm	410mm	450mm	500mm
Bottom Bracket Height	318mm (52mm drop), 323mm	324mm (46mm drop), 329mm	326mm (44mm drop), 331mm	328mm (42mm drop), 333mm	328mm (42mm drop), 333mm
Chainstay Length	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm
Wheelbase	1117mm	1147mm	1179mm	1210mm	1243mm
Standover	748mm	755mm	760mm	769mm	774mm
Reach	390mm	420mm	450mm	475mm	500mm
Stack	603mm	597mm	598mm	610mm	628mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock yoke • All specifications listed are with 120mm travel fork with 530mm axle-to-crown length and 44mm offset, for 117mm trail value (all sizes)

Wheel Size

29"

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

Frame Material Details

FACT 11m carbon front and rear triangles; molded chainstay, seatstay, and lower down tube protection

Rear Travel

120mm

Rear Shock

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Solo Air spring, Ride Dynamics developed 3-position compression lever, TwistLoc remote adjust, 190mm length x 45mm stroke

Fork

RockShox SID Select, DebonAir spring, Ride Dynamics developed 3-position compression lever, TwistLoc remote adjust, 35mm stanchions, 44mm offset

Fork Travel

120mm

Head Tube Diameter

Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom

Headset

Integrated steering stop

Handlebar

Specialized Minirise, alloy, 750mm width, 10mm rise, 31.8mm clamp diameter

Stem

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt faceplate, 60mm length, 7° rise, 31.8mm bar clamp

Grips

SRAM TwistLoc, slip-on

Brakes

SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston
Rotors: SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, 180mm front, 160mm rear

Brake Levers

SRAM Motive Bronze Stealth, tool-free reach adjust

Drivetrain

Shifters

SRAM Eagle Pod Controller, 12-speed, AXS electronic wireless

Front Derailleur

None

Rear Derailleur

SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission, 12-speed, AXS electronic wireless

ISCG Tabs

None

Chainguide

None

Cranks

SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission Alloy DUB
Length: 165mm (XS), 170mm (SM/MD), 175mm (LG/XL)

Chainrings

SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission, 34 tooth

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Wide, 73mm English/BSA threaded

Pedals

None

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission XS-1270, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth

Rims

Specialized Alloy, 27mm internal width, 29 hole, tubeless ready

Hubs

Specialied Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with HG driver

Spokes

DT Swiss Elemental

Tires

Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite casing, T5/T7 compounds, 29" x 2.35"
Rear: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite casing, T5/T7 compounds, 29" x 2.35"

Saddle

Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Width: 155mm (XS/SM), 143mm (MD-XL)

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic dropper, zero offset
Drop: 100mm (XS), 125mm (SM), 150mm (MD/LG), 170mm (XL)

Seatpost Diameter

30.9mm

Seatpost Clamp

Specialized, alloy, single steel bolt, 34.9mm

Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions

12mm x 148mm (Boost)

Max. Tire Size

29" x 2.4"

Bottle Cage Mounts

Two inside front triangle

Colors

Gloss Emerald Metallic, Satin Nebula Metallic

Warranty

Lifetime frame, 2 years Specialized components

Weight

26 lb 5.5 oz (11950 g)

Miscellaneous

• Single-pivot flexstays rear suspension design
• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock yoke
• SWAT 4.0 internal down tube storage
• Internal cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Weight listed for size MD

Price

$4,699.99

More Info

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