Specialized Epic 8 Expert Di2 2026 Due Sept-Oct 2026

Evolution of the Fastest

Efficient, Capable, Light

The all-new Epic 8 evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more and more capability by the day. Enter Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedaling bike we’ve ever tested, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing. Use- Cross Country

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

Suspension - 120mm RockShox SID Select+
Rear: 120mm RockShox SIDLuxe Select+

Drivetrain - Shimano XT Di2

Wheels - Roval Control SL V

Weight - 24lb. 10oz.

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

SWAT

SWAT internal downtube storage

Suspension

Rear Shock

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3
position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Fork

RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position,
TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Brakes

Front Brake

Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm
rotor

Rear Brake

Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm
rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

Shimano XT Di2

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed

Cassette

Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51

Chain

Shimano XT

Crankset

Shimano XT 8200, 34t, XS:165mm, S-M:170mm, L-XL:175mm

Chainrings

32T

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire

Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound,
29x2.35

Front Wheel

Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width,
tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull

Rear Tire

Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound,
29x2.35

Rear Wheel

Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width,
tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull

Inner Tubes

Specialized Turbo Tube

Cockpit

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebars

Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Grips

SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails

SeatPost

X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS: 100mm, SM: 125mm, M-L: 150mm, XL:
170mm Travel, 0mm offset

Product Details

Product ID

291798

Weight

Weight

11.17 kg (24 lb, 10.0 oz)

Weight Size

MD

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