2026 Epic 8 EVO Expert - D'Ornellas Bike Shop

Evolution of the Fastest

Capable, Efficient, Light

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.

Technical Specifications

Frameset

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
Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

Suspension

Rear Shock: FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Fork: FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

Brakes

Front Brake: Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear Brake: Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers: Shimano XT Di2
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed
Cassette: Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51
Chain: Shimano XT
Crankset: Shimano XT 8200, 170mm
Chainrings: 32T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.4
Front Wheel: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Rear Tire: Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.35
Rear Wheel: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube

Cockpit

Stem: Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Handlebars: Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm
Grips: Specialized Trail Grips
Saddle: Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails
SeatPost: X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset