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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 - FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry w/ SWAT downtube storage
- Suspension - 130mm FOX 34 SL GRIPX Performance Elite
Rear: 120mm FOX FLOAT Performance Elite - Drivetrain - Shimano XT Di2
- Wheels - Roval Control SL V/DT Swiss 370
- Weight - 26lb. 2.0oz.
Product Information
Product Information
Bottom Bracket |
Shimano, BB-MT801, Threaded |
Brakes |
Shimano XT 8200, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
Cassette |
Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51 |
Chain |
Shimano XT |
Chain Rings |
32T |
Chainrings |
32T |
Crankset |
Shimano XT 8200, 170mm |
Fork |
FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X Damper, HSC, LSC, LSR adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm |
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 |
Front Brake |
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
Front Tire |
Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.4 |
Front Wheel |
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt |
Grips |
Specialized Trail Grips |
Handlebar |
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm |
Handlebars |
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed |
Rear Shock |
FOX FLOAT Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm |
Rims |
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull |
Saddle |
Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails |
Seatpost |
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS-SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset |
Stem |
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm |
Tires |
FRONT:Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4 REAR: Specialized Ground Control, Grid Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
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