Specialized Epic 8 | Steed Cycles

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Epic 8

Why the Specialized Epic 8?

Specialized's Epic is synonymous with top level cross country racing - not only is it one of the most high performing bikes, but it's also won countless races with its cutting edge, lightweight platform. Specialized is known for positioning itself at the cutting edge of bike technology, and as a World Cup race platform, the Epic has always been at the forefront of that.

The Epic 8 then is their most technologically advanced XC bike yet, and while everybody expects it to be lighter, faster, more efficient, Specialized has focused a lot of energy on also making it ultra-capable when it comes time to descend, because modern XC races are not just won on the way up.

Front Travel: 120mm
Rear Travel: 120mm
Wheel size: 29"

Technical Details

Despite the Epic 8 being faster and more capable than its predecessor, Specialized also managed to shave 76 grams off an already svelte chassis, making this their lightest dual-suspension Epic to date.

Lighter Than Ever
20% Less Pedal Bob
SWAT 4.0
Small Bump Wizardary

Geometry

		XS	S	M	L	XL
		HI/LO	HI/LO	HI/LO	HI/LO	HI/LO
A	Reach (lo)	390	420	450	475	500
B	Stack	603	597	598	610	628
C	Head Tube Angle	66.4\|65.9	66.4\|65.9	66.4\|65.9	66.4\|65.9	66.4\|65.9
D	Seat Tube Length	370	390	410	450	500
E	Front Center	687	716	747	778	811
F	Bottom Bracket Height	323\|318	329\|324	331\|326	333\|328	333\|328
G	Bottom Bracket Drop (lo)	52	46	44	42	42
H	Wheelbase	1117	1147	1179	1210	1243
I	Chainstay Length	435	435	435	435	435
J	Head Tube Length	92	92	95	110	130
K	Top Tube Length	535	569	605	633	662
L	Seat Tube Angle	76.5	76	75.5	75.5	75.5
M	Standover Height	748	755	760	769	774

*ALL MEASUREMENTS IN DEGREES OR MILLIMETRES

Frame Sizing

The sizing chart is a great place to start when picking your next bike but everyone will fit a bike a bit differently. Your torso, arm, and leg lengths all play into what size of bike you may need. Plus, there's your own personal preference.

We always recommend swinging by the shop and taking the bike that you're looking for a spin to see how it feels. If you're unable to come by, looking at the geometry of your current bike and comparing it is a good place to start. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is there to help.

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Size	Height
	Imperial	Metric
XS	4'10" - 5'1"	148 - 155cm
49	5'1" - 5'5"	155 - 163cm
S	5'2" - 5'5"	158 - 165cm
M	5'5" - 5'10"	165 - 178cm
L	5'10" - 6'1"	178 - 185cm
XL	6'1" - 6'4"	185 - 193cm