Specialized Epic 8 EVO
Riders who want Epic pedaling with more descent confidence than a World Cup hardtail.
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.
Epic chassis with more trail in the mix: a bit more travel attitude than straight Epic 8, still an XC-derived bike.
XC racers. Downcountry riders may prefer Trance X.
XC race Giant. Short travel, steep-enough-to-sprint, and unhappy if you treat it like Trance.
XC racers.
BMC XC race 29er. Short travel, race geometry.
| Measurement |  ConwayMegalith 2026 |  SpecializedEpic 8 EVO 2024 |  GiantAnthem Advanced 2022 |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 614 | 613−1 | 613−1 | 610−4 |
| Reachmm | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 |
| Head tube angle° | 68.0 | 65.4−2.6 | 67.5−0.5 | 67.0−1.0 |
| Seat tube angle° | 74.5 | 75.0+0.5 | 75.5+1.0 | 75.5+1.0 |
| Chainstaymm | 430 | 435+5 | 435+5 | 432+2 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1182 | 1214+32 | 1197+15 | 1189+7 |
| BB dropmm | 60 | 39−21 | 42−18 | 44−16 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — | — |
| Part | Megalith L | Epic 8 EVO L | Anthem Advanced L | Fourstroke L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Bar | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
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