Specialized
Epic 8 Expert
2026Mountain - Cross-Country (XC)
Epic 8 Expert Data
- MSRP
- USD 6499.99
- Frame
- Carbon
- Travel
- Front: 120mm, Rear: 120mm
- Gears
- 12
- Weight
- 11.17 kg
- Sizes
- S, M, L, Xl, Xs
- Colors
- Satin Bordeaux Metallic
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Components
Complete component specification list for this variant.
Drivetrain
Chain
Shimano Shimano XT
Cassette
Shimano XT M8200
- Number of sprockets
- 12
- Range
- 10-51
Crank
Shimano XT 8200
Chainring
Shimano Shimano XT
- Gears
- 1
- Ring 1
- 34 Teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-MT801
- Standard
- Threaded
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Di2
Rear Shifter
Shimano XT Di2
Cockpit
Grips
SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
Handlebar
Specialized Minirise
- Width
- 750 mm
- Rise
- 10 mm
- Clamping diameter
- 31.8 mm
- Material
- Alloy
Stem
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy
- Clamping diameter
- 31.8 mm
Seat
Seatpost Clamp
Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Comp
- Gender
- Unisex
Seatpost
X-Fusion Manic
- Diameter
- 30.9 mm
- Dropper post
- 1
Wheels
Front
Front Wheel
DT Swiss Roval Control SL V, 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull (29", 15x110mm)
- Size
- 29"
- Axle Dimension
- 15x110mm
- Rotor mount
- 6 bolt
- Inner width
- 29 mm
- Material
- Carbon
- Position
- Front
Front Tire
Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, TLR (29x2.35, 2.35")
- Size
- 29x2.35
- Width
- 2.35"
Rear
Rear Wheel
DT Swiss Roval Control SL V, 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull (29", 12x148mm)
- Size
- 29"
- Axle Dimension
- 12x148mm
- Rotor mount
- 6 bolt
- Inner width
- 29 mm
- Material
- Carbon
- Position
- Rear
Rear Tire
Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, TLR (29x2.35, 2.35")
- Size
- 29x2.35
- Width
- 2.35"
Brakes
Front
Front Brake
Shimano XT 8200
Front Disc
Shimano
Rear
Rear Brake
Shimano XT 8200
Rear Disc
Shimano
Frame
Frame
FACT 11m , Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™
- Rear Axle Dimension
- 12x148mm
- Material
- Carbon
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position
- Travel
- 120 mm
Fork
RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position
- Travel
- 120 mm
- Front Axle Dimension
- 15x110mm
- Offset
- 44 mm