Epic 8 Expert
OverviewAbout the Specialized Epic 8 Expert
The Specialized Epic 8 Expert is a mountain bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $11,000. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Epic 8 Expert do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Specialized recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 148 to 155 cm | 4 ft 10 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| S | 158 to 165 cm | 5 ft 2 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 178 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 178 to 185 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL | 185 to 193 cm | 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 4 in |
| XXL | 191 to 200 cm | 6 ft 3 in to 6 ft 7 in |
Rider heights from Specialized's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Carbon
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Price
- $11,000, RRP AUD (Specialized Australia, checked 24 Sep 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 598 mm
- Reach
- 450 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.33
- Head angle
- 65.9 deg
- Seat angle
- 75.5 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1179 mm
- Chainstay
- 435 mm
- BB drop
- 44 mm
- Standover
- 760 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 170mm
- Chainrings
- 34
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1275 Transmission
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
- Brakes
- SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston
- Rotors
- 180/160mm
- Wheelset
- Roval Control SL, hookless carbon
- Rim internal width
- 29 mm
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.35
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- RockShox SID Select+, 120mm travel
- BB standard
- SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
- Thru-axle
- 12x148mm rear, 15x110mm front
- Seatpost
- X-Fusion Manic dropper, 30.9mm
- Cockpit
- Specialized XC alloy stem, Minirise bar 750mm
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 120 mm
- Rear travel
- 120 mm
- Fork
- RockShox SID Select+
- Shock
- RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- X-Fusion Manic
- Dropper travel
- 150 mm
- Discipline
- XC
- Suspension
- FSR single-pivot flex stay
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 65.9 deg head angle points to slack, trail and enduro handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.65 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Specialized official build sheet (2026 Epic 8 Expert) + backfill 2026-09-27: specialized.com), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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