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    Epic 8 Comp2024 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($4,680)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		25.8 lbs
    6.8
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox SID Select
    		RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM Level Bronze Stealth Hydraulic Disc
    		GX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Epic 8 Comp is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic 8 Comp
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    Epic 8 Comp

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Epic 8 Comp2024 Specialized
    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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Colors: Gloss Dune / White Smoke; Satin Metallic / Sapphire White

    Fork

    RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

    Travel: 120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/175 Travel, 0mm offset

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T, Steel, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    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

    Type: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Alloy 29, 28mm internal width, tubeless

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    Front Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

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