S-Works Epic 8 is the previous-generation flagship XC race bike — still in catalogue, still race-day capable, at sharp pricing. S-Works FACT 12m carbon, RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant suspension, SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS — race kit Specialized's pro riders raced at the World Cup level last season.
Key Features
- S-Works Epic 8 FACT 12m carbon frame, race-tuned XC geometry
- RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant fork + SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant rear shock
- SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission — race-grade wireless
- Roval Control SL carbon wheels
- 120 mm rear / 120 mm fork — XC race travel
Why You'll Love It
If you race XC at the QLD series or weekly Pioneer Valley laps and want a proven flagship XC bike at end-of-cycle pricing, the S-Works Epic 8 is excellent value. Same Flight Attendant brain as the Epic 9, full Specialized warranty support. Sized + fitted in-store at Mackay Cycles.
Technical Specifications
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Frame: S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel, Optimized for wireless drivetrain and seatpost
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Fork: RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
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Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm
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Crankset: SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, 170mm/175mm
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Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
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Chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle
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Cassette: SRAM XX Eagle SL 10-52t
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Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS
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Shift Levers: SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller
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Front Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
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Rear Brake: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
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Front Hub: Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull
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Rear Hub: Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull
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Rims: Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h, Quarq TyreWiz 2.0
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Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
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Front Tyre: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35
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Rear Tyre: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35
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Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube
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Handlebars: Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm X- 12 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 1 degree upsweep, 760mm wide
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Grips: Specialized Trail Grips
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Saddle: Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
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Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S/M: 125, L:150, XL: 170mm
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Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Titanium Bolt
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SWAT: SWAT internal downtube storage
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