Epic 8 Expert Mountain Bike Red Sky/White Large
The Specialized Epic 8 evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more and more capability by the day. Enter Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedaling bike ever, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing. If you’re an XC racer or prioritize all-out speed in your ride, the Epic 8 is the bike for you.
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Suggested Use
- XC Mountain Biking
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Frame
- FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel
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Rear Shock
- RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm
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Fork
- RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
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Handlebars
- Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
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Brakes
- Front: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
- Rear: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
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Derailleur
- Rear: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
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Shift Levers
- SRAM AXS POD Controller
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Crankset
- SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm
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Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
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Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain
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Cassette
- SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
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Wheels
- Rims: Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h
- Hubs: (F) DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull (R) DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull
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Tires
- Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
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Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
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Seatpost
- X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/170mm travel
Description
The Specialized Epic 8 evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more and more capability by the day. Enter Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedaling bike ever, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing. If you’re an XC racer or prioritize all-out speed in your ride, the Epic 8 is the bike for you.
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Suggested Use
- XC Mountain Biking
-
Frame
- FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel
-
Rear Shock
- RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm
-
Fork
- RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
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Handlebars
- Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
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Brakes
- Front: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
- Rear: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
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Derailleur
- Rear: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
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Shift Levers
- SRAM AXS POD Controller
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Crankset
- SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm
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Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
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Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain
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Cassette
- SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
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Wheels
- Rims: Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h
- Hubs: (F) DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull (R) DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull
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Tires
- Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
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Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
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Seatpost
- X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/170mm travel
