2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+

By Specialized
$9,500.00 CAD
90326-3201
Color: Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian
Size
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Description

Efficient, Capable, Light

The all-new Epic 8 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 pedaling bike we’ve ever tested, while custom valved (and tuned) shocks soak up every bump. It’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing
Specs

Frameset

Frame
FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT™ downtube storage, threaded BB, 12×148mm UDH-compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm travel

Seat Binder
Specialized alloy, 34.9mm, steel bolt

Suspension

Fork
RockShox SID Select+ — Ride Dynamics–developed 3-position, TwistLoc remote adjust, DebonAir, 15×110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm travel

Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ — Ride Dynamics–developed 3-position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190×45mm

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake
Shimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano XT 8200, 34T

  • XS: 165mm

  • S–M: 170mm

  • L–XL: 175mm

Chainrings
32T

Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-MT801, threaded

Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Di2, 12-speed

Cassette
Shimano XT M8200, 10–51T, 12-speed

Chain
Shimano XT

Shift Levers
Shimano XT Di2

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel
Roval Control SL V — hookless carbon, 29mm internal width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light straight-pull spokes, 6-bolt

Rear Wheel
Roval Control SL V — hookless carbon, 29mm internal width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light straight-pull spokes, 6-bolt

Front Tire
Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite casing, T5/T7 compound, TLR, 29×2.35

Rear Tire
Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite casing, T5/T7 compound, TLR, 29×2.35

Inner Tubes
Specialized Turbo Tube, 48mm Presta valve, 29" × 1.75–2.4"

Cockpit

Saddle
Body Geometry Power Comp, steel rails

Grips
SRAM slip-on with TwistLoc

Handlebars
Specialized Alloy Mini Rise, 10mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm clamp

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

Seatpost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9mm, 0mm offset

  • XS: 100mm travel

  • S: 125mm travel

  • M: 150mm travel

  • L–XL: 170mm travel

Accessories

SWAT™
Integrated SWAT internal downtube storage

Product Details

Product ID: 291798
Weight (Size M): 11.17 kg (24 lb 10.0 oz)
Geometry
XS S M L XL
Crank Length 165 170 170 175 175
Handlebar Width 750 750 750 750 750
Stem Length 60 60 60 60 60
Saddle Width 155 155 143 143 143
Seatpost Length 100 125 150 150 170
Stack 603 597 598 610 628
Reach (low) 390 420 450 475 500
Head Tube Length 92 92 95 110 130
Head Tube Angle (low) 65.9 65.9 65.9 65.9 65.9
Head Tube Angle (high) 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4
BB Height (low) 318 324 326 328 328
BB Height (high) 323 329 331 333 333
BB Drop (low) 52 46 44 42 42
Trail 117 117 117 117 117
Fork Length, Full 530 530 530 530 530
Fork Rake/Offset 44 44 44 44 44
Front Center 687 716 747 778 811
Chainstay Length 435 435 435 435 435
Wheelbase 1117 1147 1179 1210 1243
Bike Standover Height 748 755 760 769 774
Seat Tube Length 370 390 410 450 500
Seat Tube Angle 76.5 76 75.5 75.5 75.5
Top Tube Length, Horizontal 535 569 605 633 662
Product Variants SKU/UPC
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian / XS: SKU: 90326-3201 - UPC: 196625240164
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian / SM: SKU: 90326-3202 - UPC: 196625240157
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian / MD: SKU: 90326-3203 - UPC: 196625240126
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian / LG: SKU: 90326-3204 - UPC: 196625240270
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian / XL: SKU: 90326-3205 - UPC: 196625240171
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Satin Bordeaux Metallic / White / XS: SKU: 90326-3301 - UPC: 196625240263
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Satin Bordeaux Metallic / White / SM: SKU: 90326-3302 - UPC: 196625240188
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Satin Bordeaux Metallic / White / MD: SKU: 90326-3303 - UPC: 196625240225
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Satin Bordeaux Metallic / White / LG: SKU: 90326-3304 - UPC: 196625240195
  • 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert Shimano XT Di2, RockShox Select+: Satin Bordeaux Metallic / White / XL: SKU: 90326-3305 - UPC: 196625240133