Specialized Epic 8 Expert Di2 Bike (2026)

Specialized Epic 8 Expert Di2 Cross Country Bike, 2026 Season, Grey. Specialized Reference Number: 90326-3204

The new Epic 8 takes speed to the next level with its capability, efficiency, and ultralight integration. Modern XC courses demand ever-increasing performance. That's where the Epic 8 comes in. Its improved kinematics make it the most pedal-efficient bike we've ever tested, and the specially tuned and valving shocks absorb every bump in the terrain. In short: it is a wolf in wolf's clothing.

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
• HUG. SADDLE: Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt

SUSPENSION

• FORK: RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
• SHOCK: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

COCKPIT

• SADDLE: Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails
• HANDLEBAR: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
• SEATPOST: X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS: 100mm, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
• GRIPS: SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
• POWER: Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

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

• Shifters: Shimano XT Di2
• CHAIN: Shimano XT
• CASSETTE: Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51
• BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded
• PEDAL BRACKET: Shimano XT 8200, 34t, 165/170/175mm
• CHANGE: Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed
• PLATES: 32T

WHEELS

• WHEEL FRONT: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
• REAR WHEEL: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
• FRONT TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, TLR, 29x2.35
• REAR TIRE: SSpecialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, TLR, 29x2.35
• CAMERAS: Specialized Turbo Tube

WEIGHT

• Weight: 11.17 kg (24 lb, 10.0 oz)