Epic 8 Expert
OverviewAbout the Specialized Epic 8 Expert
The Specialized Epic 8 Expert is a mountain bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $4,128.1. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Carbon
- Brakes
- Disc
- Price
- $4,128.1 (Price (Velodrom))
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 598 mm
- Reach
- 450 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.33
- Head angle
- 65.9 deg
- Seat angle
- 75.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1179 mm
- Chainstay
- 435 mm
- BB drop
- 44 mm
- Standover
- 760 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 170mm
- Chainrings
- 34
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1275 Transmission
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
- Brakes
- SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston
- Rotors
- 180/160mm
- Wheelset
- Roval Control SL, hookless carbon
- Rim internal width
- 29 mm
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.35
- Tubeless
- Yes
- BB standard
- SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
- Thru-axle
- 12x148mm rear, 15x110mm front
- Seatpost
- X-Fusion Manic dropper, 30.9mm
- Cockpit
- Specialized XC alloy stem, Minirise bar 750mm
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 120 mm
- Rear travel
- 120 mm
- Fork
- RockShox SID Select+
- Shock
- RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- X-Fusion Manic
- Dropper travel
- 150 mm
- Discipline
- XC
- Suspension
- FSR single-pivot flex stay
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 65.9 deg head angle points to slack, trail and enduro handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.65 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Specialized official build sheet (2026 Epic 8 Expert)), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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