Loading geometry
Epic chassis with more trail in the mix: a bit more travel attitude than straight Epic 8, still an XC-derived bike.
Riders who want Epic pedaling with more descent confidence than a World Cup hardtail. The S-Works kit is the halo build — same geometry as the non-S-Works page for this year, different parts.
| Size | Stack | Reach | Stack/reach | Stem | Bar | Crank | Dropper | Head tube angle | Seat tube angle | Chainstay | Wheelbase | BB drop | Wheel size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 600 mm | 415 mm | 1.45:1 | 50 mm | 800 mm | 175 mm | 170 mm | 65.4° | 75.5° | 435 mm | 1151 mm | 43 mm | 29" |
| M | 601 mm | 445 mm | 1.35:1 | 50 mm | 800 mm | 175 mm | 170 mm | 65.4° | 75.0° | 435 mm | 1183 mm | 41 mm | 29" |
| L | 613 mm | 470 mm | 1.30:1 | 50 mm | 800 mm | 175 mm | 170 mm | 65.4° | 75.0° | 435 mm | 1214 mm | 39 mm | 29" |
| XL | 632 mm | 495 mm | 1.28:1 | 50 mm | 800 mm | 175 mm | 170 mm | 65.4° | 75.0° | 435 mm | 1247 mm |
This year's studio shot is Di2 Carbon Green Viavi Fade Liquid Metal.
Same published geometry as 2025.
These are the verified 2026 builds. No 2025 sheet to compare.
2026 launch prices are in. No 2025 MSRP to compare.
Compare 2026 and 2025 Specialized S-Works Epic 8 EVO side by side
$15,250 · 2026 launch MSRP
| Component | Brand | Model | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifters | SRAM | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | 1×12 |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission | — |
| Crankset | SRAM | SRAM XX Eagle Transmission |
|
| Cassette | SRAM | 12-speed | — |
| Chain | SRAM | 12-speed | — |
| Power meter | — | None | — |
| Brakes | SRAM | hydraulic disc | — |
| Rotors | SRAM | 180mm | — |
| Wheels | Carbon | 29" trail/XC wheelset | 700c |
| Tires | 29×2.4" | trail | — |
| Fork | 130–150 | mm trail fork | — |
| Shock | Matching | trail shock | — |
| 39 mm |
| 29" |
| Dropper |
|---|
| 150–170 |
| mm dropper |
| — |
