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SpecializedEpic 8 2026

Epic 8 Expert

The 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert is a XC bike offered in 4 sizes, S to XL. Reach runs from 420 to 500 mm and stack from 597 to 628 mm. It ships with SRAM Eagle Transmission and Roval Control.

2026Expert4 sizes48 verified measurements

Every number on this page was confirmed by at least two independent sources. Where the catalog cannot yet stand behind a figure, the cell says so instead of guessing.

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Key facts

Brand
Specialized
Model
Epic 8
Model year
2026
Frame
Expert
Type
XC
Sizes
S, M, L, and XL
Verified measurements
48 of 48
Last checked

2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert drawn to scale

2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert frame drawing, size MSide view of the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert frame in size M, drawn to scale from its verified geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1179
Drawn from the size M numbers in the table below. A reachB stackD head tube angleE seat tube angleC effective top tubeH chainstayJ wheelbaseK bb dropL standoverG seat tube lengthF head tube lengthN bb height

2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert geometry by size

2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXL
Reach(mm)420mm450mm475mm500mm
Stack(mm)597mm598mm610mm628mm
Head tube angle(°)65.9°65.9°65.9°65.9°
Seat tube angle(°)76.0°75.5°75.5°75.5°
Effective top tube(mm)569mm605mm633mm662mm
Chainstay length(mm)435mm435mm435mm435mm
Wheelbase(mm)1147mm1179mm1210mm1243mm
BB drop(mm)46mm44mm42mm42mm
BB height(mm)324mm326mm328mm328mm
Standover(mm)755mm760mm769mm774mm
Seat tube length(mm)390mm410mm450mm500mm
Head tube length(mm)92mm95mm110mm130mm
48 of 48 measurements verified.

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2026 Specialized Epic 8 stock build

23 parts. Specs shown only where two or more sources agree.

Specialized Epic 8
Frame
RockShox SID
Fork
RockShox SID LUXE
Rear shock
SRAM Eagle
Shifter
SRAM Eagle Transmission
Derailleur
SRAM Eagle
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Chain · Speeds 12
Specialized
Crankset
Specialized Chainring
Chainring
SRAM DUB
Bottom bracket
Roval Control
Wheelset
Specialized Fast Trak / Air Trak
Tire
Specialized Air Trak
Tire
SRAM Motive
Brake · Piston count 4 · Weight ~279
SRAM Motive
Brake · Piston count 4 · Weight ~279
SRAM Motive
Rotor
SRAM Motive
Rotor
Specialized Alloy Minirise
Handlebar · Clamp diameter 31.8mm · Rise 10mm
Specialized XC 3D-forged alloy
Stem
SRAM Slip-on
Grips
X-Fusion Manic
Dropper post · Diameter 30.9 / 31.6 / 34.9mm · Weight ~575
X-Fusion Manic
Seatpost · Diameter 30.9 / 31.6 / 34.9mm · Weight ~575
Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport
Saddle

Quick answers

What sizes does the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert come in?

It comes in 4 sizes: S, M, L, and XL.

What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert in size L?

In size L, reach is 475 mm and stack is 610 mm.

What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert?

The head tube angle is 65.9 degrees in every size.

What does the 2026 Specialized Epic 8 Expert ship with?

The stock build includes Specialized Epic 8, RockShox SID, SRAM Eagle, and Roval Control.

Which years of the Specialized Epic 8 are in the catalog?

The catalog has the Specialized Epic 8 for 2026.

Other frames of the 2026 Epic 8

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