2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Di2 Features
The fastest downcountry bike in the world. Epic 8 EVO is the dressed up, cranked-to-11 expression of the new Epic 8. Spec’d to slay downcountry terrain with its unmatched combo of capability, efficiency, and light weight, Epic 8 EVO’s updated kinematics allow for insanely efficient climbing—while the Ride Dynamics-tuned shock eats up rough terrain on the way down.
At a Glance
- Use - Cross Country/Downcountry
- Frameset - FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry w/ SWAT downtube storage
- Suspension - 130mm FOX 34 SL GRIPX Performance Elite
Rear: 120mm FOX FLOAT Performance Elite - Drivetrain - Shimano XT Di2
- Wheels - Roval Control SL V/DT Swiss 370
- Weight - 26lb. 2.0oz.
Component Specifications
| 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 |
| Seat Binder | Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt |
| Fork | FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm |
| Rear Shock | FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm |
| Shift Levers | Shimano XT Di2 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51 |
| Chain | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Shimano XT 8200, 170mm |
| Chain Rings | 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded |
| Front Tire | Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.4 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35 |
| Inner Tubes | Specialized Turbo Tube |
| Front Brake | Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
| Stem | Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm |
| Handlebars | Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset |
2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Di2
| Bike/Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 606 mm | 600 mm | 601 mm | 613 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 415 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm | 495 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 690 mm | 720 mm | 751 mm | 782 mm | 815 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 mm | 1151 mm | 1183 mm | 1214 mm | 1247 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 754 mm | 761 mm | 766 mm | 775 mm | 779 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 390 mm | 410 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76° | 75.5° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 535 mm | 569 mm | 605 mm | 633 mm | 662 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 92 mm | 92 mm | 95 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm |
| Head Tube Angle (low) | 65.4° | 65.4° | 65.4° | 65.4° | 65.4° |
| Head Tube Angle (high) | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° |
| BB Height (low) | 322 mm | 327 mm | 329 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm |
| BB Height (high) | 327 mm | 333 mm | 335 mm | 337 mm | 337 mm |
| BB Drop (low) | 49 mm | 43 mm | 41 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Trail | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 540 mm | 540 mm | 540 mm | 540 mm | 540 mm |
Size Guide: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Di2
