Specialized Epic 8
XC racers. Downcountry riders may prefer Epic 8 EVO.
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 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 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.
| Measurement |  SpecializedEpic 8 2026 |  SpecializedEpic 8 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 610 | 610 |
| Reachmm | 475 | 475 |
| Head tube angle° | 65.9 | 65.9 |
| Seat tube angle° | 75.5 | 75.5 |
| Chainstaymm | 435 | 435 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1210 | 1210 |
| BB dropmm | 42 | 42 |
| BB heightmm | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — |
| Part | Epic 8 L | Epic 8 L |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Bar | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 175 mm |
Whereas the Epic 8 used a fixed 435 mm rear center across the size range, the new bike varies chainstay length by size, allowing Specialized to better balance ...
That's 129g lighter than the nearest competitor, and 179g lighter than the Epic 8 it replaces. ... Whether that's a pragmatic weight decision or just Specialized ...
