2026
2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert
The 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert sits more aggressive than most XC bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 385 to 495 mm, stack 600 to 632 mm.
Source: specialized.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model
- Epic 8
- Model year
- 2026
- Frame
- EVO Expert
- Type
- XC
- Geometry labels
- XS, XS (High), XS (Low), S, S (High), S (Low), M, M (High), M (Low), L, L (High), L (Low), XL, XL (High), and XL (Low)
- Geometry
- Some measurements unavailable
- Source
- specialized.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | XS | XS (High) | XS (Low) | S | S (High) | S (Low) | M | M (High) | M (Low) | L | L (High) | L (Low) | XL | XL (High) | XL (Low) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 385 | 385 | 385 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 495 | 495 | 495 |
| Stack(mm) | 606 | 606 | 606 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 601 | 601 | 601 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 632 | 632 | 632 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 65.4 | 65.9 | 65.4 | 65.4 | 65.9 | 65.4 | 65.4 | 65.9 | 65.4 | 65.4 | 65.9 | 65.4 | 65.4 | 65.9 | 65.4 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75.5 | 75.5 | 75.5 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | Not available | 535 | 535 | Not available | 569 | 569 | Not available | 605 | 605 | Not available | 633 | 633 | Not available | 662 | 662 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1121 | 1121 | 1121 | 1151 | 1151 | 1151 | 1183 | 1183 | 1183 | 1214 | 1214 | 1214 | 1247 | 1247 | 1247 |
| BB drop(mm) | 49 | Not available | 49 | 43 | Not available | 43 | 41 | Not available | 41 | 39 | Not available | 39 | 39 | Not available | 39 |
| BB height(mm) | 322 | 327 | 322 | 327 | 333 | 327 | 329 | 335 | 329 | 331 | 337 | 331 | 331 | 337 | 331 |
| Standover(mm) | 754 | 754 | 754 | 761 | 761 | 761 | 766 | 766 | 766 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 779 | 779 | 779 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 370 | 370 | 370 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Fork length(mm) | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert?
- Geometry is listed for XS, XS (High), XS (Low), S, S (High), S (Low), M, M (High), M (Low), L, L (High), L (Low), XL, XL (High), and XL (Low).
- What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert in size M (High)?
- In size M (High), reach is 445 mm and stack is 601 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Expert?
- The head tube angle is 65.9 degrees in size M (High).
- Which years of the Specialized Epic 8 are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Specialized Epic 8 for 2026, 2025, and 2024.
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