2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert

Frame & fit interfaces

The standards that decide what fits this bike.

Frame material

Carbon

Wheel size

29"

Suspension

Full

Rear travel

120 mm

Rear axle spacing

148 mm

Seatpost diameter

30.90 mm

Bottom bracket

Threaded

Stock build

• ForkRockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
• StemSpecialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
• ChainShimano XT CN-8100
• GripsSRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
• SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails
• CassetteShimano CS-M8200-12 (10-51T)
• CranksetShimano XT 8200, 34t, XS:165mm, S-M:170mm, L-XL:175mm
• SeatpostX-Fusion Xfusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two bolt head, Remote SLR LE lever, 34.9, S2: 125mm, S3: 170mm, S4-S6: 190mm
• ShiftersShimano XT Di2 SW-M8250-R
• HandlebarSpecialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
• Rear TireSpecialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Front TireSpecialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Rear BrakeShimano Deore XT BR-M8200
• Rear ShockRockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm
• Rear WheelRoval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
• Front BrakeShimano Deore XT BR-M8200
• Front WheelRoval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 bolt
• Bottom BracketShimano BB-MT801, Threaded
• Rear DerailleurShimano XT Di2 RD-M8250-SGS