Specialized Epic Full Suspension Cross Country Mountain Bike

This is for the Gloss Dolomite Metallic and Satin/Red Sky White colors.

Product Details

The all-new Epic 8 evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more and more capability by the day. Enter Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedaling bike we’ve ever tested, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing.

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 SL V carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail
• SRAM Motive Bronze 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

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

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Fork

RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Brakes

Rear Brake

SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Front Brake

SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM AXS POD Controller

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

Crankset

SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52t

Chainrings

34T

Wheels & tires

Front Wheel

Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull

Rear Wheel

Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull

Rear Tire

Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Front Tire

Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4

Cockpit

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Grips

SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Handlebars

Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

SeatPost

X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS: 100mm, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset

Accessories

SWAT

SWAT internal downtube storage

Product details

Product ID

221521

Weight

Weight

11.15 kg (24 lb, 9.3 oz)

Weight Size

MD

This is for the Glacial Metallic Pearl color. 

Product Details

The all-new Epic 8 evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more and more capability by the day. Enter Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedaling bike we’ve ever tested, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing

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.

ROCKSHOX FLIGHT ATTENDANT: Free your mind to focus on fast in the heat of the moment. Specialized Ride Dynamics-Tuned RockShox Flight Attendant leverages SRAM AXS Wireless technology to collect real-time data from you and the terrain to determine optimal compression settings to deliver an unmatched experience for the rider.

• The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob
• Ride Dynamics developed RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant shock and SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant fork
• Custom tuned shock features 3 unique damper settings
• Roval Control SL VI carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail
• Data-ready with Quarq Spindle power meter
• SRAM Motive Silver brakes bring trail bike stopping power in a light XC race weight class
• Ride in confidence with super rugged and dependable XO Eagle AXS Transmission
• SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials

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

Fork

RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Rear Shock

RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Brakes

Rear Brake

SRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Front Brake

SRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM AXS POD Controller

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Crankset

SRAM / Quarq XO Eagle Power Meter Crankset, DUB 170mm/175mm

Chain

SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

Rear Derailleur

SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

Cassette

SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

Chainrings

34T

Wheels & tires

Front Wheel

Roval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Swiss Revolution straight pull spokes, 28h

Rear Wheel

Roval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Swiss Revolution straight pull spokes, 28h

Rear Tire

Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Front Tire

Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4

Cockpit

Handlebars

S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

SeatPost

Bike Yoke Divine SL, 100 / 125mm travel, 30.9

Saddle

Specialized Power Expert, Ti Rails, 143mm/155mm

Stem

Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Accessories

SWAT

SWAT internal downtube storage

Product details

Product ID

221523

Weight

Weight

10.82 kg (23 lb, 13.7 oz)

Weight Size

MD

Evolution of the Fastest

The Lightest, Fastest, Most Capable XC Race Bike Ever

Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world.  Specialized started with Epic 8’s world-beating benchmark. Then removed what held it back. 206 grams gone, making Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet.

Then they cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics. The result: unmatched efficiency, capability, and speed per watt.  Speed emerges as the natural outcome of a bike so seamlessly integrated around the rider that it disappears, leaving only the rider’s full potential, realized.

At a Glance

Evolution of the Fastest

The Lightest, Fastest, Most Capable XC Race Bike Ever

Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world.  Specialized started with Epic 8’s world-beating benchmark. Then removed what held it back. 206 grams gone, making Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet.

Then they cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics. The result: unmatched efficiency, capability, and speed per watt.  Speed emerges as the natural outcome of a bike so seamlessly integrated around the rider that it disappears, leaving only the rider’s full potential, realized.

At a Glance

This is for the 9 S-Works Gloss Metallic Obsidian / Metallic White Silver colorway.

Evolution of the Fastest — No Compromises

The Lightest, Fastest, Most Capable XC Race Bike Ever, in Its Ultimate Form

The S-Works Epic 9 is the no-holds-barred expression of 24 years of XC race development. Specialized took Epic 8's winning benchmark, stripped away 206 grams, and cut suspension friction by 11% — then topped the frame with the most advanced components in the sport. The result is a bike that disappears beneath you, leaving nothing between the rider and the finish line.

The headline act is RockShox Flight Attendant: Ride Dynamics-tuned electronic suspension that reads you and the terrain in real time and sets optimal compression on the fly, so you can keep your head in the race instead of on your remote. Paired with a Quarq power meter, SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission, and Roval Control SL VI hookless carbon wheels on DT Swiss 350 hubs, it tips the scale at just 22 lbs 14.5 oz.

Why we're excited about it: this is the fastest bike Specialized has ever built, and one of the few places you can throw a leg over Flight Attendant in person is right here. If you race — or just want the best — this is the one.

At a Glance

• Use: XC Racing
• Frame: FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm travel
• Suspension: Front — RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant / Rear — RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
• Drivetrain: SRAM XO Eagle AXS Transmission
• Wheels: Roval Control SL VI w/ DT Swiss 350 hubs
• Power: Quarq spindle power meter
• Weight: 22 lbs 14.5 oz (10.39 kg)

Technical Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT Box 2.0 downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel, optimized for wireless drivetrain
• Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

Suspension

• Fork: RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, DebonAir, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm travel
• Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Brakes

• Front: SRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
• Rear: SRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM / Quarq XO Eagle Power Meter Crankset, DUB, SM 165mm / M-XL 170mm, 34T
• Shift Levers: SRAM AXS POD Controller
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO Eagle Transmission
• Chain: SRAM XO Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop
• Cassette: SRAM XS-1295, 12-speed, 10-52t
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Wheels & Tires

• Wheels: Roval Control SL VI, hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Revolution straight-pull spokes
• Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Rear Tire: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Inner Tubes: Specialized TPU inner tube

Cockpit

• Handlebars: Roval Control SL Flat, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 35mm clamp
• Stem: Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt, 60mm/70mm
• Seatpost: Bike Yoke Divine SL, SM 100mm / M-XL 125mm travel, 30.9
• Saddle: Specialized Power Expert, Ti rails, SM 155mm / M-XL 143mm
• Grips: Specialized Trail Grips

Weight

• 10.39 kg (22 lb, 14.5 oz), size M