2024 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Full Suspension Mountain Bike

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The all-new 2024 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Full Suspension Mountain Bike evolves the formula of fastest through capability, efficiency, and lightweight integration. Modern XC tracks demand more and more capability by the day. Enter Epic 8. Its improved kinematics make it the most efficient pedalling bike Specialized have ever tested, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump.

The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. You’ll be blown away by how Epic 8’s progressive geometry delivers technical terrain capability alongside fast and efficient climbing and acceleration performance. The absurd lateral and torsional rigidity of the chassis translates to some seriously precision handling, too. Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 absorbs 12% more bump and vibration forces than the previous generation, leaving you less fatigued and more powerful over time so you can still push while they suffer.

The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed custom valving for Epic 8’s new shock. By tuning the dampers alongside the chassis’ leverage rates and new kinematics, Specialized are able to deliver a bike that rides beyond the sum of its parts. By optimizing the kinematics of the suspension, Specialized’s Ride Dynamics team reduced inefficient pedal-induced bobbing by 20%, while maintaining active suspension for effective bump force management, to ensure you remain in the most efficient pedalling position. It’s the most efficient pedalling suspension bike we’ve ever tested.


This bike is perfect for

If you’re an XC racer or prioritize all-out speed in your ride, the Epic 8 is the bike for you.


Key Features
  • The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob
  • Ride Dynamics developed SIDLuxe Select+ shock and SID Select+ fork
  • Custom tuned shock features 3 unique damper settings
  • Roval Control carbon wheels excel everywhere from world cup xc races to your favorite weekend trail
  • SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-Piston brakes feature trail-ready stopping power in a race-ready system
  • No-compromise GX Eagle AXS Transmission provides smooth shifting all day, specially under load
  • SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials

Specialized MTB Range Guide

Specialized have been making mountain bikes for nearly as long as there have been mountain bikes. Models like the Rockhopper and Stumpjumper have been staples of the range for decades with the technology being updated and refined every year. The 2022 Specialized mountain bike range has bikes for all kinds of mountain bikers with prices ranging from £500 to over £10,000.

All Specialized mountain bikes are ‘beyond gender’. Although they are technically unisex, Specialized tend to fit more female friendly saddles on the smaller size bikes and more male friendly saddles on the larger bikes. These can easily be swapped out to suit preferences.


Read the full guide to the Specialized MTB Range


Who are Specialized?

Specialized is one of the best-known quality bike brands in the world. Started by a group of riders in 1974. A fact which has guided their decision making ever since.

" Made for riders, by riders."

They strove to make the best quality tires when quality tyres weren't around. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, they made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, Specialized doubled down on carbon and built their own wind tunnel.

Bikes like the Allez, Rockhopper and Stumpjumper have developed followings and reputations of their own. Specialized has a reputation for making high-end, high-quality bikes. Specialized bikes always look great with high-quality paint and sensible sizing hel0s you get the right bike each time. If you buy a Specialized bike you can be guaranteed it will do what it is supposed to and will last.


Find our more about Specialized bikes

Mountain Bike Buying Guide

Mountain biking is an incredibly diverse sport. Mountain bikes now come in three main flavours. They are XC, Trail and Enduro.

XC – short for cross country, are quick race bikes. They will normally have 29” wheels and come with 100mm of suspension. If you are mainly going to be riding bridleways and natural trails in the South East of England, where our shops are, an XC bike will be the quickest and most efficient option.

Trail – these bikes are designed to be pedalled up and down hill and for use on bridleways and natural trails, but also at dedicated trail centres. They normally come with 130mm or 140mm of suspension travel and can have either 27.5” or 29” wheels, but 29” is quickly becoming the norm. Trail bikes are good all-rounders. They won’t be as fast as an XC bike on the flat but they can handle a lot more challenging terrain, and a few jumps. If you plan on taking your bike to trail centres in Wales, or to the Alps, then a trail bike may be your best option.

Enduro – enduro racing is a thing in and of itself but many people buy enduro bikes for ‘aggressive’ trail riding and uplift days at places like Bike Park Wales. This generally means challenging downhill trails with some big jumps. With around 160mm of suspension travel enduro bikes can take some big hits. They are designed to be efficient enough to pedal up hills but really come into their own when pointed downhill. You get enduro bikes in either 27.5” or 29” wheel sizes as well as mullet setups of 29 at the front and 27.5 at the back.


Men’s and women’s mountain bikes

Nearly all the mountain bikes we sell are now unisex. All of the big brands have gradually stopped doing dedicated men’s and women’s bikes over the last few years. Instead they are focussed on producing bikes in a bigger range of sizes. So, for instance, the Trek Marlin 5 is a unisex bike that now comes in sizes from XXS to XXL large. This means it will fit riders from 4’ 5” to 6’ 5” and everything in between.


Read our full mountain bike buyers guide


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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 Binder - Specialized Alloy, 34.9, Steel bolt

SWAT - SWAT internal downtube storage

Fork - RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Rear Shock - RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Saddle - Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

SeatPost - X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 100/125/150/170mm travel

Grips - SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Handlebars - Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Stem - Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Front Brake - SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake - SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Shift Levers - SRAM AXS POD Controller

Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type chain

Cassette - SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm

Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

Chainrings - Steel, 34T

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 Hub - DT Swiss 350 straight-pull, 6-bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h straight-pull

Front Tyre - Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear Tyre - Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Spokes - DT Swiss Comp Race

Inner Tubes - Standard, Presta Valve

Weight - Size Medium - 11.10kg (24 lb, 7.5 oz)

Colours Gloss Carbon/Black Pearl White, Satin/Redsky White
Sizes L, M, S, XL
Brand Specialized
Barcodes 888818958719, 888818959051, 888818959075, 888818959112, 888818959181, 888818959266, 888818959747, 888818959860
SKUs / Part Numbers 90324-3002, 90324-3003, 90324-3004, 90324-3005, 90324-3102, 90324-3103, 90324-3104, 90324-3105

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