Specialized Epic 8 Expert AXS 2026

If you are an XC rider or prioritize absolute speed, the Epic 8 is for you.

UNMATCHED CAPACITY
The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. You’ll be amazed at how the Epic 8’s progressive geometry delivers great performance on technical terrain, combined with fast, efficient climbing and acceleration. Its absurd lateral and torsional stiffness delivers a surgically precise ride.

POTHOLES? WHAT POTHOLES?
The new Epic 8 absorbs 12% more shock and vibration than its predecessor. The result? Less fatigue and more power over time. You keep pushing while others suffer.

TUNED BY RIDE DYNAMICS
The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed custom damping for the Epic 8’s new shock. Working in conjunction with the frame’s kinematics and leverage rate, a riding experience beyond the sum of its parts was achieved.

BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY
The suspension has been optimized to reduce unwanted pedal movement by 20% while maintaining an active suspension that manages impacts efficiently. It’s the most efficient full suspension bike for pedaling we’ve tested.

MORE FOR LESS
The new Epic 8 doesn’t add a single extra gram to deliver extreme capabilities. All models now feature SWAT 4.0, to carry your trail essentials, and an integrated head tube stopper to protect the top tube in drops. Even the S-WORKS Epic 8 frame has lost 76 grams with these new features.

Technical Specifications

• Cuadro
  Cuadro
  Carbono FACT 11m, geometría progresiva de XC, Rider-First Engineered™, almacenamiento
  SWAT en el tubo inferior, caja de pedalier roscada, puntera UDH 12×148 mm, guiado interno de cables, recorrido de 120 mm.
  SWAT
  Almacenamiento interno en tubo inferior
  Abrazadera de sillín
  Aleación Specialized 34,9 mm, tornillo de acero
• Suspensión
  Amortiguador trasero
  RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, 3 posiciones, Solo Air, ajuste remoto TwistLoc, 190×45 mm
  Horquilla
  RockShox SID Select+, 3 posiciones, Debon Air, eje 15×110 mm, offset de 44 mm, 120 mm de recorrido
• Frenos
  Freno delantero
  SRAM Motive Bronze, 4 pistones, disco hidráulico, rotor de 180 mm
  Freno trasero
  SRAM Motive Bronze, 4 pistones, disco hidráulico, rotor de 160 mm
• Transmission
  Maneta de cambio
  SRAM AXS POD Controller
  Cambio trasero
  SRAM GX Eagle AXS
  Transmission
  SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 12 velocidades, Flattop
  Bielas
  SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 165/170/175 mm
  Caja de pedalier
  SRAM DUB, roscado, ancho Wide
  Cassette
  SRAM XG-1275 T-Type, 12 velocidades, 10-52 dientes
  Plato
  34 dientes
• Ruedas y Neumáticos
  Rueda delantera
  Roval Control SL V, carbono hookless, ancho interno 29 mm, tubeless ready, buje DT
  370, radios Sapim D-Light
  Rueda trasera
  Roval Control SL V, carbono hookless, ancho interno 29 mm, tubeless ready, buje DT
  370, radios Sapim D-Light
  Neumático delantero
  Specialized Fast Trak, carcasa Flex Lite, compuesto T5/T7, 29×2.35
  Neumático trasero
  Specialized Air Trak, carcasa Flex Lite, compuesto T5/T7, 29×2.35
  Cámaras
  Specialized Turbo Tube
• Cockpit
  Sillín
  Body Geometry Power Sport, raíles de acero
  Puños
  SRAM Slip-on con Twist-Loc
  Manillar
  Aleación Specialized Minirise, 10 mm de elevación, 750 mm de ancho, abrazadera de 31,8 mm
  Potencia
  Specialized XC, aleación forjada 3D, 4 tornillos, 6° de inclinación
  Tija
  X-Fusion Manic, 30,9 mm, 125/150/170 mm de recorrido, 0 mm de retroceso
• Detalles
  Peso
  11.15 kg (24 lb, 9.3 oz)
  Talla del peso especificado: M (mediana)