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    MSRP
    $6,499
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    24.5 lbs
    9.1
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox SID Select+
    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
    Wheels
    Carbon
    Wheel Size
    29″
    SRAM Level Bronze Stealth Hydraulic Disc
    Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    120mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic 8 Expert 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 Expert
    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)

    29 mph

    Epic 8 Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    ColorsSatin / Redsky White; Gloss Carbon / Black Pearl White

    Fork

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

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

    Travel120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Stem

    Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-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, 100/125/150/170mm travel

    TypeDropper

    Grips

    SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

    Crank

    SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, Steel, 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain

    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

    TypeSRAM Level Bronze Stealth Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Comp Race

    Front Hub

    DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pull

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

    Tires

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

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