2026 | Epic 8 EVO Expert Di2

Product Info

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.

Use - Cross Country/Downcountry|Frameset - FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry w/ SWAT downtube storage|Suspension - 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.||||

SKU	Specialized_1322751565
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
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded
Weight as Spec'd	11.85 kg (26 lb, 2.0 oz)
Brake	Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Handlebar	Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm
Stem	Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Grips	Specialized Trail Grips
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails
Seat Collar	Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
Seatpost	X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed
Crank	Shimano XT 8200, 170mm
Shifter	Shimano XT Di2
Chainring	32T
Cassette	Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51
Chain	Shimano XT
Fork	FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
Shock	FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Wheel Size	29"
Wheel - Front	Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Wheel - Rear	Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Tires	Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35
Small Parts	Specialized Turbo Tube
Extras	SWAT internal downtube storage
_shipping-groups	ACYP-ECY
Platform	Epic EVO
Model Year	2026
BS Product Type	XC Dual Suspension