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.

At a Glance

  • Use: Cross Country/Downcountry
  • Frameset: S-Works FACT 12m Carbon and Carbon Shock Extension w/SWAT
  • Suspension: Front: 130mm FOX 34 SL GRIP X Factory Elite, Rear: 120mm FOX FLOAT Factory
  • Drivetrain: Shimano XTR Di2
  • Wheels: Roval Control SL VI w/ I9 Solix and Carbon Spokes
  • Weight: 24lbs. 10.5oz.

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S0 / XXS  S1 / XS S2 / S S3 / M S4 / L S5 / XL S6 / XXL
4'9" - 5'2" 4'11" - 5'3" 5'2" - 5'8" 5'5" - 5'11" 5'8" - 6'2" 5'10" - 6'4" 6'2" - 6'8"

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SKU: 90326-0302

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.

At a Glance

  • Use: Cross Country/Downcountry
  • Frameset: S-Works FACT 12m Carbon and Carbon Shock Extension w/SWAT
  • Suspension: Front: 130mm FOX 34 SL GRIP X Factory Elite, Rear: 120mm FOX FLOAT Factory
  • Drivetrain: Shimano XTR Di2
  • Wheels: Roval Control SL VI w/ I9 Solix and Carbon Spokes
  • Weight: 24lbs. 10.5oz.
SPECIFICATIONS

Frame: S-Works FACT 12m Carbon w/ Carbon Shock Extension, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm travel, optimized for wireless drivetrain & seatpost

Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, titanium bolt

Fork: FOX 34 SL Factory, GRIP X Damper, HSC/LSC/LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

Rear Shock: FOX FLOAT Factory, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm

Front Brake: Shimano XTR 9220, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake: Shimano XTR 9220, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Chainrings: 32t

Chain: Shimano XTR

Crankset: Shimano XTR 9200, 4iiii power meter, 170mm

Shift Levers: Shimano XTR Di2

Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR Di2, 12-speed

Cassette: Shimano XTR, 12-speed, 10-51t

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT801, threaded

Front Wheel: Roval Control SL VI – Hookless carbon, 29mm internal width, tubeless-ready, 24h, Industry Nine Solix hub, Roval carbon spokes w/ Ti end pieces, centerlock

Rear Wheel: Roval Control SL VI – Hookless carbon, 29mm internal width, tubeless-ready, 24h, Industry Nine Solix hub, Roval carbon spokes w/ Ti end pieces, centerlock

Front Tire: Specialized Purgatory, GRID casing, T9 compound, TLR, 29x2.4

Rear Tire: Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite casing, T5/T7 compound, TLR, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube

Seatpost: FOX Factory Transfer Neo, 30.9mm – S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 175mm

Grips: Specialized Trail Grips

Stem: Industry Nine A35, 50mm, 35mm clamp

Handlebars: Roval Control Rise Carbon, 780mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp

Saddle: Specialized S-Works Power, carbon rails

SWAT: Internal downtube storage

Product ID: 291453

Weight (Size MD): 11.17 kg (24 lb, 10.0 oz)

GEOMETRY
S M L XL
Crank Length 170 170 170 170
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 50 50 50 50
Saddle Width 155 143 143 143
Seatpost Length 125 150 175 175
Head Tube Angle (high) 65.9 65.9 65.9 65.9
Trail 120 120 120 120
Chainstay Length 435 435 435 435
Seat Tube Angle 75.5 75 75 75
Stack 600 601 613 632
BB Height (low) 327 329 331 331
Fork Length, Full 540 540 540 540
Reach 415 445 470 495
Top Tube Length, Horizontal 569 605 633 662
Wheelbase 1151 1183 1214 1247
BB Height (high) 333 335 337 337
Fork Rake/Offset 44 44 44 44
Bike Standover Height 761 766 775 779
Head Tube Length 92 95 110 130
BB Drop (low) 43 41 39 39
Front Center 720 751 782 815
Head Tube Angle (low) 65.4 65.4 65.4 65.4
Seat Tube Length 390 410 450 500
FEATURES

Key Technologies

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FACT Carbon Fiber

Short for Functional Advanced Composite Technology, is a comprehensive engineering process that guides the development of frames and components, all the way from initial sketches to finished products.
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SWAT

With a simple push and pull at the down tube's water bottle cage, you gain access to a massive amount of storage, all without compromising the integrity or ride quality of the frame. Whatever you can fit in there, you can ride with, so be creative and keep your ride essentials where you want them—off your back and on the bike.
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