2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Di2 Features
The all-new 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 we’ve ever tested, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing
At a Glance
- Use - Cross Country
- Frameset - FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry w/ SWAT downtube storage
- Suspension - 120mm RockShox SID Select+
Rear: 120mm RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ - Drivetrain - Shimano XT Di2
- Wheels - Roval Control SL V/DT Swiss 370
- Weight - 24lb. 10oz.
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 | RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 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, 34t, XS:165mm, S-M:170mm, L-XL:175mm |
| Chain Rings | 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded |
| Front Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, TLR, 29x2.35 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, TLR, 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 | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebars | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Grips | SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS: 100mm, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset |
2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Di2
| Bike/Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 603 mm | 597 mm | 598 mm | 610 mm | 628 mm |
| Reach (low) | 390 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 475 mm | 500 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 687 mm | 716 mm | 747 mm | 778 mm | 811 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117 mm | 1147 mm | 1179 mm | 1210 mm | 1243 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 748 mm | 755 mm | 760 mm | 769 mm | 774 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 390 mm | 410 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5° | 76° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| 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) | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° | 65.9° |
| Head Tube Angle (high) | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° |
| BB Height (low) | 318 mm | 324 mm | 326 mm | 328 mm | 328 mm |
| BB Height (high) | 323 mm | 329 mm | 331 mm | 333 mm | 333 mm |
| BB Drop (low) | 52 mm | 46 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 117 mm | 117 mm | 117 mm | 117 mm | 117 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm | 530 mm |
Size Guide: 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Di2
