Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Downcountry Mountain Bike

Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Downcountry Mountain Bike Overview

The Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Downcountry Mountain Bike is a carbon downcountry mountain bike built with a FACT 11m Carbon frame, 120mm rear travel, and Progressive XC Race Geometry. It uses a FOX FLOAT Performance Elite rear shock with Ride Dynamics tuning and a FOX 34 SL Performance Elite fork with 130mm travel. The frame includes SWAT downtube storage, internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, and a 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout.

This Epic 8 EVO Expert is equipped with Shimano XT Di2 12-speed drivetrain components, a Shimano XT 8200 crankset, and Shimano XT 8200 2-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear. Roval Control SL V hookless carbon wheels, Specialized Purgatory and Ground Control tires, and a Specialized alloy cockpit complete the build. The bike weight is 11.85 kg / 26 lb 2.0 oz, size MD.

Key Features of Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert Downcountry Mountain Bike

• FACT 11m Carbon frame with 120mm rear travel gives the bike a carbon downcountry platform.
• Progressive XC Race Geometry pairs the Epic 8 EVO frame layout with a trail-focused build.
• FOX FLOAT Performance Elite rear shock includes EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics tuning, and 2-position compression adjust.
• FOX 34 SL Performance Elite fork provides 130mm travel with GRIP X Damper and HSC, LSC, and LSR adjustment.
• Shimano XT Di2 12-speed drivetrain components provide the shifting package.
• Shimano XT 8200 hydraulic disc brakes use 2-piston calipers and 180mm rotors front and rear.
• Roval Control SL V hookless carbon wheels use a 29mm inner width and tubeless-ready construction.
• Specialized Purgatory front and Ground Control rear tires give the bike a downcountry tire setup.
• SWAT internal downtube storage provides integrated space for trail essentials.

Ride Use

This bike is built for downcountry riding. The Epic 8 EVO Expert uses 120mm rear travel, a 130mm FOX 34 SL Performance Elite fork, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Roval carbon wheels, 29-inch tires, and Shimano XT Di2 12-speed drivetrain components.

Why Choose This Bike

The Epic 8 EVO Expert combines a FACT 11m Carbon frame with a downcountry-focused component package. Its FOX FLOAT Performance Elite rear shock and FOX 34 SL Performance Elite fork give the bike 120mm rear travel and 130mm front travel, while the Shimano XT Di2 drivetrain components provide a clean XT-level shifting setup.

The wheel package uses Roval Control SL V hookless carbon rims with DT Swiss 370 hubs, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull spokes, and tubeless-ready construction. Braking is handled by Shimano XT 8200 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear. The bike is available in Gloss Carbon and Satin Sandstone 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.