Specialized Epic 8 Pro Bike (2025)

Specialized Epic 8 Pro Bike, 2025 season, cross country and turquoise color. Reference Specialized: 90325-1203

The new Epic 8 evolves the speed formula through enhanced capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more capability every day. Enter the Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedaling bike we've tested, while the custom-tuned shocks absorb every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf's clothing.

If you're an XC rider or prioritize absolute speed on your ride, the Epic 8 is the bike for you.

• UNMATCHED CAPACITY: The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. You'll be amazed at how the progressive geometry of the Epic 8 offers technical terrain capability along with quick and efficient performance on climbs and accelerations.
• WHAT BUMP?: Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 absorbs 12% more impact forces and vibrations, leaving you less fatigued and more powerful over time so you can keep pushing while others struggle.
• RIDE DYNAMICS TUNING: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed a custom tune for the new Epic 8 shock. Our unique damping characteristics, prescribed by Ride Dynamics, holistically elevate the riding experience. By tuning shocks along with chassis leverage rates and new kinematics, we deliver a bike that’s more than the sum of its parts.
• BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY: By optimizing suspension kinematics, Specialized's Ride Dynamics team reduced inefficient pedaling bob by 20%, while maintaining active suspension for effective bump force management, ensuring you stay in the most efficient pedaling position. It’s the most efficient pedaling full-suspension bike we've tested.
• MORE WITH LESS: With the Epic 8, we didn't add a single gram beyond what was necessary for maximum frame capability. All models now feature SWAT 4.0 to carry all your trail essentials, and an integrated steering stop to avoid the ubiquitous top tube scar when you crash and your handlebars spin. In fact, the new Epic 8 S-Works frame shed 76 grams while gaining these new additions.

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 CLAMP: Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt

SUSPENSION

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

COCKPIT

• SEAT POST: Bike Yoke Divine SL, 30.9mm, SM: 100/ MD-XL: 125mm
• HANDLEBAR: S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm
• GRIPS: SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
• STEM: Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

BRAKES

• FRONT BRAKE: SRAM Level Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 180 rotor
• REAR BRAKE: SRAM Level Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, stealth, 160mm rotor

DRIVETRAIN

• SHIFT LEVERS: SRAM AXS POD Controller
• CHAIN: SRAM X0 Eagle
• CASSETTE: SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52
• CRANKSET: SRAM X0 Eagle, Quarq Spindle power meter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t
• DERAILLEUR: SRAM XO AXS Transmission

WHEELS

• REAR HUB: DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull
• SPOKES: DT Swiss Comp Race
• FRONT TIRE: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• RIMS: Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h
• FRONT HUB: DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h straight-pull
• REAR TIRE: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

WEIGHT

• Weight: 10.87kg (23 lb, 15.4 oz)