Epic 8 Expert
Fully assembled, tuned, and test-ridden—ready to ride at pickup from any DFW Bike Mart location.
Expected to ship within 3 days
Professionally built and test-ridden before it ships. Arrives mostly assembled with just minimal setup needed. See Reassembly Instructions
Delivered fully assembled and tuned by Bike Mart—ready to ride right at your doorstep within 10 miles of any DFW location.
Ship
Get your bike or equipment delivered to your home directly from Bike Mart via our FedEx or USPS Carrier partners. Adult signature is required for all bike deliveries and for equipment & gear deliveries over $500.
For orders that include a bike, it will be professionally pre-built and shipped to your home with minimal assembly needed. While we try to make it as easy as possible, basic mechanical skills and proper tools are required. For orders that include a frameset please visit our support center to make sure you have the specialty tools and skills required.
If you decide to take your bike to a local retailer for assembly, additional fees will apply.
Pickup
We’ve made it easier than ever to get the gear and bikes you love—fast. With our Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) option, you can shop online and pick up your items at your convenience from any of our six DFW locations.
The best part about picking up at a Bike Mart location is that you get the same high quality service with the convenience of having the exact bike or part.
Bikes / Car Racks will be assembled and installed at no extra charge
Delivery
When you select "Home Delivery" at checkout. Your bike will be professionally assembled and the closest Bike Mart store will call you to schedule the delivery.
We offer home delivery for bike purchases only within 10 miles of a Bike Mart location. Contact us if you live beyond 10 miles and we can discuss more options. Additional fees may apply.
In stock bikes will be delivered within 7 days. Warehouse bikes will delivered within 14 days*.
Epic 8 Expert
Overview
Overview
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.
- The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob
- Ride Dynamics developed SIDLuxe Select+ shock and SID Select+ fork
- Custom tuned shock features 3 unique damper settings
- Roval Control carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail
- SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston brakes feature trail-ready stopping power in a race-ready system
- No-compromise GX Eagle AXS Transmission provides smooth shifting all day, specially under load
- SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Fork | RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel |
| Hubs | Front Hub: DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight -pullRear Hub: DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull |
| Rims | Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain |
| 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 |
| Tires | Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35Rear Tire: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Brakes | Front Brake: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotorRear Brake: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Comp Race |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/170mm travel |
| Chainrings | Steel, 34T |
| Handlebars | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Tape/grips | SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc |
| Cassette/freewheel | SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52t |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission |
Parts are subject to change without notice. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Geometry
Geometry
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Crank Length | 165 | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Stem Length | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Saddle Width | 155 | 155 | 143 | 143 | 143 |
| Seatpost Length | 100 | 125 | 125 | 150 | 170 |
| Head Tube Angle (high) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 |
| Stack | 603 | 597 | 598 | 610 | 628 |
| Trail | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
| Chainstay Length | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5 | 76 | 75.5 | 75.5 | 75.5 |
| BB Height (low) | 318 | 324 | 326 | 328 | 328 |
| Fork Length, Full | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 |
| Reach (low) | 390 | 420 | 450 | 475 | 500 |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 535 | 569 | 605 | 633 | 662 |
| Wheelbase | 1117 | 1147 | 1179 | 1210 | 1243 |
| BB Height (high) | 323 | 329 | 331 | 333 | 333 |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Head Tube Length | 92 | 92 | 95 | 110 | 130 |
| Bike Standover Height | 748 | 755 | 760 | 769 | 774 |
| BB Drop (low) | 52 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 42 |
| Front Center | 687 | 716 | 747 | 778 | 811 |
| Head Tube Angle (low) | 65.9 | 65.9 | 65.9 | 65.9 | 65.9 |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 | 390 | 410 | 450 | 500 |
This Geometry Chart is provided by the Manufactuer. Chat with us if you have any questions.
