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S-Works Epic 8

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The all-new Epic 8 evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency,…

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1974 to 2024: A 50-Year Tradition of Innovation
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1974 to 2024: A 50-Year Tradition of Innovation

As Specialized celebrates its 50th Anniversary of innovating to improve riders’ lives, we have our sites set on the next half century and creating the future of cycling. Join us as we look back at five decades of innovation so we can continue to Pedal the Planet Forward together.

Capability

Capability

The Epic 8 sets the bar as the most capable 120mm bike on the planet. This level of performance is made possible through a holistic development approach of geometry, chassis, kinematics, custom shock damping, and spring curve.

Efficiency

Efficiency

The new Epic 8 is the most efficient pedaling suspension bike we’ve ever tested, while maintaining traction and absorbing bumps. Reducing inefficient pedal-induced bobbing by 20% and absorbing 12% more bump force vibrations, you’re climbing using less energy and feeling fresher on the descents.

Light Weight Integration

Light Weight Integration

Epic 8 gained its major capability and additional features with zero weight penalty. Through rigorous testing in our Morgan Hill, CA carbon lab, we were able to optimize tube weights while giving Epic tuned stiffness, SWAT 4.0 carrying capabilities, and steering stop.

All You Need To Know: Epic 8

All You Need To Know: Epic 8

The Epic 8 is the evolution of our championship winning xc race platform that combines capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration to bring riders the fastest XC bike in the world. Learn all you need to know about the Specialized Epic 8 in this video by Specialized University.

The Specialized Epic 8
Meet the Creators

Meet the Creators

Our Ride Dynamics team relentlessly focuses on advancing the ride by holistically developing our bikes from chassis kinematics to damper performance. Meet the team behind Epic 8 and Epic 8 EVO that brought to life the fastest XC bike on the planet.

Product Details

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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.

If you’re an XC racer or prioritize all-out speed in your ride, the Epic 8 is the bike for you.

UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. You’ll be blown away by how Epic 8’s progressive geometry delivers technical terrain capability alongside fast and efficient climbing and acceleration performance. The absurd lateral and torsional rigidity of the chassis translates to some seriously precision handling, too.

WHAT BUMP?: Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 absorbs 12% more bump and vibration forces than the previous generation, leaving you less fatigued and more powerful over time so you can still push while they suffer.

RIDE DYNAMICS TUNED: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed custom valving for Epic 8’s new shock. Our unique Ride Dynamics-prescribed damping characteristics holistically elevate the riding experience. By tuning the dampers alongside the chassis’ leverage rates and new kinematics, we’re able to deliver a bike that rides beyond the sum of its parts.

BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY: By optimizing the kinematics of the suspension, Specialized’s Ride Dynamics team reduced inefficient pedal-induced bobbing by 20%, while maintaining active suspension for effective bump force management, to ensure you remain in the most efficient pedaling position. It’s the most efficient pedaling suspension bike we’ve ever tested.

MORE WITH LESS: With the Epic 8, we didn’t spend a single extra gram to get mega capability from the frame. All models now feature SWAT 4.0 to carry all your trail essentials, and an integrated steering stop to prevent the ubiquitous top tube scar the first time you crash and your bars spin. In fact, the new S-Works Epic 8 frameset has even lost weight (76 grams to be exact) while gaining these new additions.

ROCKSHOX FLIGHT ATTENDANT: Free your mind to focus on fast in the heat of the moment. Specialized Ride Dynamics-Tuned RockShox Flight Attendant (on S-Works models) leverages SRAM AXS Wireless technology to collect real-time data from you and the terrain to determine optimal compression settings to deliver an unmatched experience for the rider.

  • The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob
  • Ride Dynamics developed RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE shock and tuned SID ULTIMATE fork w/ Flight Attendant
  • Custom tuned shock features 3 unique damper settings
  • Specialized Ride Dynamics-Tuned RockShox Flight Attendant collects real-time data from you and the terrain to determine optimal compression settings.
  • Obscenely light, smooth riding, and extra durable Roval Control SL wheels
  • Sleek and lightweight Roval Control SL integrated cockpit
  • Top tier Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston brakes provide superior power to weight stopping performance 
  • SRAM XX SL T-Type AXS Transmission provides the pinnacle of cross-country shifting performance
  • SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials

Technical Specifications

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Frameset

SWAT

SWAT internal downtube storage

Frame

S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel, Optimized for wireless drivetrain and seatpost

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt

Cockpit

Handlebars

Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm X- 12 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 1 degree upsweep, 760mm wide

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

SeatPost

RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S/M: 125, L:150, XL: 170mm

Suspension

Rear Shock

RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Fork

RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake

SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller

Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS

Cassette

SRAM XX Eagle SL 10-52t

Chain

SRAM XX SL Eagle

Crankset

SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, 170mm/175mm

Chainrings

Alloy 34T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h, Quarq TyreWiz 2.0

Front Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull

Rear Hub

Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite T-head

Front Tire

Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear Tire

Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Specialized Turbo Tube

Weight

Weight

10.24kg (22 lb, 9.2 oz)

Weight Size

MD

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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Crank Length170mm170mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width760mm760mm760mm760mm
Stem Length60mm60mm60mm60mm
Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length125mm125mm150mm170mm
Front Center716mm747mm778mm811mm
Seat Tube Length390mm410mm450mm500mm
Stack597mm598mm610mm628mm
Head Tube Angle (high)66.4°66.4°66.4°66.4°
Trail117mm117mm117mm117mm
Chainstay Length435mm435mm435mm435mm
Reach (low)420mm450mm475mm500mm
Seat Tube Angle76°75.5°75.5°75.5°
BB Height (low)324mm326mm328mm328mm
Fork Length, Full530mm530mm530mm530mm
Head Tube Length92mm95mm110mm130mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal569mm605mm633mm662mm
Wheelbase1147mm1179mm1210mm1243mm
BB Height (high)329mm331mm333mm333mm
Fork Rake/Offset44mm44mm44mm44mm
Bike Standover Height755mm760mm769mm774mm
BB Drop (low)46mm44mm42mm42mm
Head Tube Angle (low)65.9°65.9°65.9°65.9°
Geometry

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Rider Reviews

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4 Reviews

 

Happy I did it ❣️

Made a surprise purchase for my husband…He Loves to ride and is ALWAYS doing things for everyone else but would NEVER EVER spend on himself! So I bought it for him. He is one happy Happy guy 😊


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Cindy

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great bike

been on a lot of bikes this is the best bike i have been on. fa is amazing, specialized hit this bike out of the park A+++++++++


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tony

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Naughty purchase but I love it

Bit of an odd use case here as I am a creo/levo fan and have gone from evoke to analog with this a works epic. Firstly it’s v light; secondly it’s ridiculously light. No need to keep going on that one. The integrated axs electronics are awesome and the smart suspension is amazing. There’s a nasty axs sync bug when trying to group all the axs bits into a system but after 2 hrs I found a workaround-don’t link everything to the derailleur - link everything to the front shock otherwise you can’t connect to the axs phone app. Other than that, it’s close to perfection. The occasional switch from ‘you, only faster’ to ‘you, only slower’ is a lot of fun!


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Dan

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Expensive but worth it.

I know, I know, it's crazy to spend this kind of money on a "bike". But if you can afford it, and you won't end up divorced, DO IT!!! Once you get it set up, which takes a bit of patience and a great shop, Las Vegas Cyclery, you will start to watch how the bike (Flight Attendant) will learn how you ride and what you want out of this system. After now 5 rides, including an XC race, it is incredible how much it does the work for you if you are used to using a lockout prior to this. I have 2 big Stage races ahead of me this summer, Pisgah and BCBR and can't wait for this to hopefully help me get to the finish line in each. Really fun bike, but you have to like technology to appreciate what's happening.


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