Specialized Epic 8 Comp XC Mountain Bike

Specialized Epic 8 Comp XC Mountain Bike Overview

The Specialized Epic 8 Comp XC Mountain Bike is a carbon cross-country mountain bike built with a FACT 11m Carbon frame, 120mm travel, and Progressive XC Race Geometry. It uses Ride Dynamics-developed RockShox suspension with a SID Select fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock, both with 3-position settings. The frame includes SWAT downtube storage, internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, and a 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout.

This Epic 8 Comp is equipped with SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS Transmission, a SRAM XS-1270 12-speed 10-52T cassette, SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain, and SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. Specialized Alloy 29 tubeless wheels, 29×2.35 Specialized tires, and a Specialized alloy cockpit complete the build. The bike weight is 11.95 kg / 26 lb 5.5 oz, size MD.

Key Features of Specialized Epic 8 Comp XC Mountain Bike

• FACT 11m Carbon frame with 120mm travel gives the bike a focused cross-country platform.
• Progressive XC Race Geometry supports fast handling for XC riding.
• RockShox SID Select fork and RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock both feature Ride Dynamics-developed 3-position settings.
• TwistLoc remote adjust gives direct control of the SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock setting.
• SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS Transmission provides the main drivetrain package.
• SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use a 180mm front rotor and 160mm rear rotor.
• Specialized Alloy 29 tubeless wheels use a 27mm internal rim width with sealed cartridge bearing hubs.
• SWAT internal downtube storage provides integrated space for trail essentials.

Ride Use

This bike is built for XC racing and cross-country riding. The Epic 8 Comp uses 120mm travel, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Ride Dynamics-developed RockShox suspension, 29×2.35 tires, SRAM AXS drivetrain components, and tubeless Specialized Alloy 29 wheels.

Why Choose This Bike

The Epic 8 Comp combines a FACT 11m Carbon frame with an XC-focused component package. The RockShox SID Select fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock provide 3-position suspension control, while the SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS Transmission gives the bike a modern Eagle Transmission drivetrain setup.

The wheel package uses Specialized Alloy 29 tubeless rims with a 27mm internal width, sealed cartridge bearing hubs, and DT Swiss Elemental spokes. Braking is handled by SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes. The bike is available in Gloss Emerald Metallic and Satin Nebula Metallic. The frame and fork are covered by a lifetime warranty for the original owner, and other Specialized-branded parts are covered for 2 years.