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.
Newer trail riders and anyone who wants travel without a slack, low race posture.
The calmer trail sibling: more upright, more composed, less pop than the Spectral. Canyon's all-day trail-center bike.
Trail riders who want one Trek for climbs and descents. A 2006 Fuel EX is not a 2026 Fuel EX.
Trek's long-running trail 29er. Modern years are slack and long-reach; older years ride more like a trail bike of their era. Compare year-to-year before you assume the numbers match.
| Measurement |  SpecializedEpic 8 2027 |  CanyonNeuron CF 2027 |  TrekFuel EX 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 610 | 630+20 | 630+20 |
| Reachmm | 475 | 480+5 | 480+5 |
| Head tube angle° | 65.9 | 65.5−0.4 | 65.0−0.9 |
| Seat tube angle° | 75.5 | 76.5+1.0 | 77.0+1.5 |
| Chainstaymm | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1210 | 1242+32 | 1238+28 |
| BB dropmm | 42 | 38−4 | 35−7 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — |
| Part | Epic 8 L | Neuron CF L | Fuel EX L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Bar | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
The frame of the Trek Fuel EX 8 29 is a jaw-dropping looker, trust us. With its oversized down tube, sophisticated lines, and premium black/grey colour scheme, ...
10mm more travel ... So to the new Fuel EX. Trek has boosted the travel by 10mm, taking it to 140mm rear and 150mm front. Because who doesn't want more travel?
