2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Comp Bike

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Specifications

Product

Specialized Epic 8 EVO 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	65.4°, 65.9°	65.4°, 65.9°	65.4°, 65.9°	65.4°, 65.9°	65.4°, 65.9°
Head Tube Length	92mm	92mm	95mm	110mm	130mm
Seat Tube Angle	76.0°	75.5°	75.0°	75.0°	75.0°
Seat Tube Length	370mm	390mm	410mm	450mm	500mm
Bottom Bracket Height	322mm (39mm drop), 327mm	327mm (39mm drop), 333mm	329mm (49mm drop), 335mm	331mm (43mm drop), 337mm	331mm (41mm drop), 337mm
Chainstay Length	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm
Wheelbase	1121mm	1151mm	1183mm	1214mm	1247mm
Standover	754mm	761mm	766mm	775mm	779mm
Reach	385mm	415mm	445mm	470mm	495mm
Stack	606mm	600mm	601mm	613mm	632mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock yoke • All specifications listed are with 130mm travel fork with 540mm axle-to-crown length and 44mm offset, for 120mm trail value (all sizes)

Sizes Additional Info

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

• All specifications listed are with 130mm travel fork with 540mm axle-to-crown length and 44mm offset, for 120mm 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	65.4°, 65.9°	65.4°, 65.9°	65.4°, 65.9°	65.4°, 65.9°	65.4°, 65.9°
Head Tube Length	92mm	92mm	95mm	110mm	130mm
Seat Tube Angle	76.0°	75.5°	75.0°	75.0°	75.0°
Seat Tube Length	370mm	390mm	410mm	450mm	500mm
Bottom Bracket Height	322mm (39mm drop), 327mm	327mm (39mm drop), 333mm	329mm (49mm drop), 335mm	331mm (43mm drop), 337mm	331mm (41mm drop), 337mm
Chainstay Length	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm
Wheelbase	1121mm	1151mm	1183mm	1214mm	1247mm
Standover	754mm	761mm	766mm	775mm	779mm
Reach	385mm	415mm	445mm	470mm	495mm
Stack	606mm	600mm	601mm	613mm	632mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in shock yoke • All specifications listed are with 130mm travel fork with 540mm axle-to-crown length and 44mm offset, for 120mm 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

FOX FLOAT Performance, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190mm length x 45mm stroke

Fork

FOX FLOAT 34 SL Performance, GRIP damper, 44mm offset

Fork Travel

130mm

Head Tube Diameter

Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom

Headset

Integrated steering stop

Handlebar

Specialized, alloy, 760mm width, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter

Stem

Specialized, alloy, 60mm length, 35mm bar clamp

Grips

Specialized Trail

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, 32 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, 28 hole, tubeless ready

Hubs

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

Spokes

DT Swiss Elemental

Tires

Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID casing, T9 compound, 29" x 2.4"
Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID 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: 125mm (XS/SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (LG/XL)

Seatpost Diameter

30.9mm

Seatpost Clamp

Specialized, alloy, single 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

Satin Blue Onyx, Gloss Pistachio

Warranty

Lifetime frame, 2 years Specialized components

Weight

27 lb 10.3 oz (12540 g)

Miscellaneous

• Single-pivot flexstays rear suspension design
• Geometry adjustable via 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

$4,499.99

More Info

FIRST RIDE - Specialized Epic 8 and Epic 8 EVO - The XC Bike That Could

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