Description
Specialized 2024 Epic 8 Comp Evo Mountain Bike
Shipping options (choose option at checkout once added to cart):
1. Ship to home ($150)
Get your new bike delivered in a box. ATTENTION: Whilst minimal assembly is required, basic mechanical skills and proper tools are a must. If your order includes additional items, they may arrive separately from the bike. We highly recommend taking your bike to a local bicycle mechanic if you are in any doubt when attempting assembly. If you decide to take your bike to a 3rd party for assembly or check over of your own work, additional fees will apply and these are at your own expense. If any damage is evident to the box when it arrives please take photos and contact us prior to attempting assembly.
2. Drift Bikes Delivery ($150 - within 50km of store)
Get your new bike hand-delivered to your shipping address by a Drift Bikes expert, professionally built and set up just for you. Your bike will be professionally assembled by Drift Bikes mechanics and hand-delivered to your home address. Our team will contact you when your bike is built and ready for delivery. If your order includes additional items, they will be delivered with your bike.
3. Pickup in-store (free)
Pick your new bike at Drift Bikes Kotara. All bikes are professionally built and set up just for you. Please note, some bikes are still in boxes and can take up to 10 working days to assemble.
About This Bike:
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.
If ripping single track at blazing fast speeds and high fiving your friends is your idea of fun, the Epic 8 EVO is the bike for you.
UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: The most capable 120mm bike on the planet, made even more capable. You’ll be blown away by how Epic 8 EVO’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. With a bump up to 130mm of travel up front to eat up the chunk and a slew of trail-friendly specs, Epic 8 EVO feels right at home on the rough stuff.
WHAT BUMP?: Compared to the previous generation, the new Epic 8 EVO absorbs 12% more bump and vibration forces, leaving you less fatigued and more powerful over time. That opens the options for another lap (or 3).
RIDE DYNAMICS TUNED: The Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed custom valving for Epic 8 EVO’s new shock. Our team prescribes the special damping characteristics to holistically elevate the riding experience. By tuning the dampers alongside the chassis’ leverage rates and new kinematics, we’re able to deliver a bike that rides above the sum of its parts.
BIOMECHANICAL EFFICIENCY: By optimizing the kinematics of the suspension, Specialized’s Ride Dynamics team reduced inefficient pedal-induced bobbing by 20%, maintaining active suspension for effective bump force management, to ensure you remain in the most efficient pedaling position. It’s the most efficient pedaling suspension bike we’ve ever tested.
FULLY LOADED: All models now feature SWAT 4.0 to carry all your trail essentials, and an integrated steering stop to prevent the ubiquitous top tube scar the first time you crash and your bars spin.
- The most capable 120mm bike on the planet. 12% more bump absorption and 20% less pedal bob
- Ride Dynamics tuned FOX Float Performance and 130mm FOX 34 Performance fork
- Light weight and durable Specialized alloy wheels
- SRAM’s legendary full-powered Code Bronze Stealth brakes make for a sleek cockpit and easy adjustments
- Reliable and durable GX Eagle 12-speed groupset
- SWAT 4.0 in down tube to carry trail essentials
Frameset
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
Suspension
Fork
Fox 34 Performance, Grip Damper, Compression adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
Rear Shock
Fox Float Performance, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 2-position compression adjust, 190x45mm
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm rotor
Rear Brake
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm 32T
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t
Chainrings
Steel 32T
Wheels & Tires
Rear Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h
Front Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Front Tire
Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4
Rims
Specialized Alloy 29, 30mm internal width, tubeless
Rear Tire
Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta Valve
Weight
Weight
12.61kg (27 lb, 12.8 oz)
Weight Size
MD
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