The fastest downcountry bike in the world. Epic 8 EVO is the dressed up, cranked-to-11 expression of the new Epic 8. Spec’d to slay downcountry terrain with its unmatched combo of capability, efficiency, and light weight, Epic 8 EVO’s updated kinematics allow for insanely efficient climbing—while the Ride Dynamics-tuned shock eats up rough terrain on the way down.

This bike features a FACT 11m Carbon frame with Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineering™, SWAT internal downtube storage, a threaded bottom bracket, UDH-compatible 12x148mm rear dropout, internal cable routing, and 120mm of travel. The seat binder is a Specialized Alloy 34.9 with a steel bolt. Suspension is handled by a FOX 34 SL Performance Elite fork with GRIP X Damper, high- and low-speed compression and rebound adjustments, 130mm travel, a 44mm offset, and 15x110mm spacing, paired with a FOX FLOAT Performance Elite rear shock featuring EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics tuning, and 2-position compression adjust (190x45mm). Stopping power comes from Shimano XT 8200 four-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear. The drivetrain includes a 32T chainring, Shimano XT chain, Shimano XT 8200 crankset (170mm), Shimano XT Di2 shifters, a Shimano XT Di2 12-speed rear derailleur, Shimano XT M8200 10-51 cassette, and a Shimano BB-MT801 threaded bottom bracket. Rolling on Roval Control SL V hookless carbon wheels with 29mm inner width, tubeless readiness, DT Swiss 370 hubs, Sapim D-Light straight pull spokes, and 6-bolt mounting, the bike is fitted with Specialized Ground Control Grid Lite 29x2.35 rear and Specialized Purgatory GRID 29x2.4 front tires, both 2Bliss Ready with Turbo Tubes. The cockpit includes an alloy stem with a 35mm clamp and 60mm length, Specialized alloy handlebars with a 20mm rise and 35mm clamp, Specialized Trail Grips, a Body Geometry Power Comp saddle with steel rails, and an X-Fusion Manic dropper post (30.9mm) offering travel of 125mm for XS-SM, 150mm for M, and 170mm for L-XL sizes with zero offset.