Loading geometry
The current Epic XC platform without the old Brain shock. Slack enough to be a modern XC race bike, still a sprint machine rather than a trail bike.
XC racers. Downcountry riders may prefer Epic 8 EVO. 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 | 597 mm | 420 mm | 1.42:1 | 50 mm | 800 mm | 175 mm | 145 mm | 65.9° | 76.0° | 435 mm | 1147 mm | 46 mm | 29" |
| M | 598 mm | 450 mm | 1.33:1 | 50 mm | 800 mm | 175 mm | 145 mm | 65.9° | 75.5° | 435 mm | 1179 mm | 44 mm | 29" |
| L | 610 mm | 475 mm | 1.28:1 | 50 mm | 800 mm | 175 mm | 145 mm | 65.9° | 75.5° | 435 mm | 1210 mm | 42 mm | 29" |
| XL | 628 mm | 500 mm | 1.26:1 | 50 mm | 800 mm | 175 mm | 145 mm | 65.9° | 75.5° | 435 mm | 1243 mm |
This year's studio shot is Gloss Cyan Blue Pearl.
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 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 | 29×2.35" | XC | — |
| Fork | 100–120 | mm XC fork | — |
| Shock | Matching | XC shock | — |
| Dropper |
| 42 mm |
| 29" |
| 100–125 |
| mm dropper |
| — |
