Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Di2 2026
2026 Mountain
Estimate price |
6,499$
Weight | 11.85 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Fox Performance Elite Float 34
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Groupset XT Di2 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
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
Suspension 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
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano XT Di2
Cassette
Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51
Crank
Shimano XT 8200, 170mm, 32T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded
Chain
Shimano XT
Wheels
Rims
Front: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt, Rear: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Tires
Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35
Brakes
Brakes
Front: Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Handlebar
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails
Seatpost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.574 mm | 1.446 mm | 1.351 mm | 1.304 mm | 1.277 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 322 mm | 327 mm | 329 mm | 331 mm | 331 mm |
| Front Center | 690 mm | 720 mm | 751 mm | 782 mm | 815 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Stack | 606 mm | 600 mm | 601 mm | 613 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 415 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm | 495 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 535 mm | 569 mm | 605 mm | 633 mm | 662 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76 ° | 75.5 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 390 mm | 410 mm | 450 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.4 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.4 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 92 mm | 92 mm | 95 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 mm | 1151 mm | 1183 mm | 1214 mm | 1247 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 49 mm | 43 mm | 41 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Standover Height | 754 mm | 761 mm | 766 mm | 775 mm | 779 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |