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    Epic 8 EVO Comp2026 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $4,724
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		27.6 lbs
    8.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 34
    		Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM Hydraulic Disc
    		Eagle AXS, S1000 Eagle Transmission
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		130mm
    Rear Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic 8 EVO Comp
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    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 EVO 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 EVO Comp2026 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: Satin Blue Onyx / California Sunshine; Gloss Pistachio / Obsidian

    Fork

    FOX 34 SL Performance, Grip Damper, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel: 130mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float Performance, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm

    Travel: 120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Stem

    Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS Transmission

    Crank

    SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM XS-1270 Transmission Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-52T

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Elemental

    Front Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

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