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Epic 8 Expert Di2 — Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian
Specialized

Epic 8 Expert Di2

Suggested retail price
57.790 kr.
No. 3 in MTB DKK 50.000–70.000
Sizes
XSSMLXL
Colorway — Gloss Dolomite Metallic / Obsidian
Drivetrain
Performance
Frame
Performance
Wheels
Elite
Suspension
Performance
How we rate
About the build

Full Shimano XT across the drivetrain for a clean, uniform setup. Elite-tier wheels paired with Balanced-tier tyres. New rubber is an easy, low-cost fix. Few mountain bikes reach this component level for less.

Worth knowing
  • 5 sizes, reach from 390 to 500 mm

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Manufacturer
specialized.com
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Manufacturer's description

Den nye Epic 8 tager fart og hastighed til et nyt niveau takket være sin kapacitet, effektivitet og ultralette form. Moderne XC-baner bliver stadigt mere udfordrende. Og det er her, Epic 8 kommer ind i billedet. Cyklens forbedrede kinematik gør den til den mest effektive cykel, vi nogensinde har testet, mens specialfremstillede (og optimerede) støddæmpere absorberer alle ujævnheder. Epic 8 er en ulv i ulveklæder.

Specifications

Frame

FrameFACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travelDanishPerformance

Suspension

ForkRockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm TravelDanishPerformance
Rear ShockRockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mmDanishPerformance

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano XT Di2DanishPerformance
Rear DerailleurShimano XT Di2, 12-speedDanishPerformance
CassetteShimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51DanishPerformance
ChainShimano XTDanish
CrankShimano XT 8200, 34t, XS:165mm, S-M:170mm, L-XL:175mmDanishPerformance
Bottom BracketShimano, BB-MT801, ThreadedDanish
Chainrings32TDanish

Wheels & Tires

Tire (Front)Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, TLR, 29x2.35DanishBalanced
Tire (Rear)Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, TLR, 29x2.35DanishBalanced
Wheelset (Front)Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 boltDanishElite
Wheelset (Rear)Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, 6 boltDanishElite
Inner TubesSpecialized Turbo TubeDanish

Brakes

Front BrakeShimano XT 8200, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotorDanish

Cockpit

StemSpecialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree riseDanish
HandlebarsSpecialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clampDanish
GripsSRAM Slip on with Twist-LocDanish
SaddleBody Geometry Power Comp, steel railsDanish
SeatPostX-Fusion Manic, 30.9, XS: 100mm, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offsetDanish

Frameset

Seat BinderSpecialized Alloy 34.9, Steel BoltDanish
SWATSWAT internal downtube storageDanish

Weight

Weight11.17 kg (24 lb, 10.0 oz)Danish
Weight SizeMDDanish
XSSMLXL
Stack603 mm597 mm598 mm610 mm628 mm
Reach390 mm420 mm450 mm475 mm500 mm
Head Tube Angle65,9°65,9°65,9°65,9°65,9°
Seat Tube Angle76,5°76°75,5°75,5°75,5°
Top Tube (horizontal)535 mm569 mm605 mm633 mm662 mm
Head Tube Length92 mm92 mm95 mm110 mm130 mm
Chainstay435 mm435 mm435 mm435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1.117 mm1.147 mm1.179 mm1.210 mm1.243 mm
BB Drop52 mm46 mm44 mm42 mm42 mm
BB Height318 mm324 mm326 mm328 mm328 mm
Standover748 mm755 mm760 mm769 mm774 mm
Fork Rake44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Trail117 mm117 mm117 mm117 mm117 mm
Seat Tube Length370 mm390 mm410 mm450 mm500 mm
Front Center687 mm716 mm747 mm778 mm811 mm
Fork Length530 mm530 mm530 mm530 mm530 mm

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