Specialized Epic 8 Expert Carbon/Black Pearl/White

Specialized Epic 8 Expert Carbon/Black Pearl/White 2024

For the all-new Epic 8 Expert, we've fine-tuned every variable in the speed formula. Our adjustments push the boundaries of performance, efficiency and lightweight construction to better handle today's more demanding XC courses. The Epic 8's new kinematics make it the most pedal-efficient bike we've ever created, while the shocks absorb bumps better than ever with bespoke settings. The new Epic 8 represents a significant evolution in speed.

If you compete in cross-country races or value speed on your rides, the Epic 8 is your bike of choice.

EXCEPTIONALLY POWERFUL: The Epic 8 is considered the most powerful 120 mm bike on the market. Its progressive geometry excels on technical terrain, ensures rapid acceleration and impresses with efficiency on climbs. The extremely high torsional rigidity of the frame ensures extremely precise handling.

RUGGED: Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 absorbs 12% more shock and vibration, allowing you to tire more slowly and perform for longer periods of time. While others struggle with exhaustion, you retain enough strength in your arms and legs for the next challenge.

FACTORY SHOCK TUNING: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team tunes every shock on our best mountain bikes, including the Epic 8, with custom tuning. These adjustments not only improve the performance of this XC competition bike, but also enhance the overall riding experience. By perfecting the interaction of shock, leverage ratios and kinematics, we create a mountain bike that performs better as an integrated unit than the sum of its parts.

HARMONY OF MAN AND MACHINE: Thanks to the optimized kinematics of the chassis, our Ride Dynamics team was able to reduce pedaling-induced bobbing by a full 20%. The suspension remains active while riders remain in the optimal position for maximum pedaling efficiency. Of the full-suspension mountain bikes we tested, the Epic 8 is the most efficient when pedaling.

LESS IS MORE: And the weight saved is well deserved - at least with the new Epic 8. It may be lighter, but it also has two new features: The SWAT™ Box 4.0 in the down tube offers space for all the important items in the event of a breakdown on the route. The integrated steering stop prevents the handlebars from over-twisting on the top tube. In fact, despite these features, the S-Works Epic 8 frameset is 76 grams lighter and our most powerful Epic frame ever.

The most powerful 120mm bike on earth. A full 12% more shock absorption and 20% less pedal-induced bobbing.
RockShox SID Select+ suspension fork and RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ shock with Ride Dynamics Tunes.
Specially tuned damper with three unique damper modes.
Roval Control carbon wheels impress everywhere, be it at World Cups or on your favorite trails at the weekend.
SRAM Level Bronze four-piston disc brakes provide trail-ready stopping power.
No compromises thanks to the SRAM GX Eagle Transmission drive, which ensures smooth gear shifting, especially under load.
Now with SWAT™ Box 4.0 in the down tube for all the essentials you need in case of a breakdown on the trail.