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.
| Measurement |  TransitionSpur 2026 | TransitionSpur 2025 |  SpecializedEpic 8 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 618 | 618 | 610−8 |
| Reachmm | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Head tube angle° | 66.5 | 66.5 | 65.9−0.6 |
| Seat tube angle° | 76.0 | 76.0 | 75.5−0.5 |
| Chainstaymm | 430 | 430 | 435+5 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1212 | 1212 | 1210−2 |
| BB dropmm | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — |
| Part | Spur L | Spur L | Epic 8 L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Bar | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
With the Spur, Transition have given it a compliant yet lively feel, one that works really well on more technical climbs (and descents). On ...
This Transition Spur V2 finds it a more confident and capable short-travel trail bike without losing an ounce of the pep. See how it rides.
