The Epic 8 EVO Pro is our Downcountry bike for all the (positively) crazy ones chasing the KOMs or QOMs on the fastest trails in the world. More powerful, efficient, and lighter than ever before, it impresses with new kinematics and special damper tuning for both uphill and downhill riding. Those who rock this bike will devour singletrails for breakfast and season them with the tears of the competition.

If you want to be the fastest on your singletrails and leave your friends in the dust, then the Epic EVO is the right bike for you.

UNPRECEDENTEDLY POWERFUL: With 130mm of travel up front and other specifications, the Epic 8 EVO feels right at home on light to moderate singletrails and handles obstacles with ease. You will be overwhelmed by the performance of the progressive geometry, excelling in technical terrain, providing quick accelerations, and convincing with efficiency on climbs. The extremely high torsional stiffness of the frame guarantees precise handling. The most powerful 120mm bike, now even more powerful.

UNWAVERING: The new Epic 8 EVO absorbs a whopping 12% more impact and vibration forces, allowing you to tire less quickly and remain more efficient for longer periods. While others are already at their limit, you casually ride one or two more laps.

FACTORY DAMPER TUNING: The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team adjusts all dampers with special tuning to our best mountain bikes. This also applies to the Epic 8 EVO, whose damping characteristics not only enhance the performance in Downcountry riding but also elevate the overall riding experience. By perfecting the interaction of damper, leverage ratios, and kinematics, we can create a mountain bike that performs better as a whole than the sum of its parts.

SYMBIOSIS OF MAN AND MACHINE: Thanks to the optimized kinematics of the suspension, our Ride Dynamics Team was able to reduce pedaling-induced bobbing by a whopping 20% - the suspension remains active while riders stay in the optimal position for maximum pedal efficiency. Among the full-suspension mountain bikes we tested, the Epic 8 is the most efficient for pedaling.

LESS IS MORE: And saving is earning - at least in the case of the new Epic 8 EVO. It may be lighter, but it is also enriched by two new features: The SWAT™ Box 4.0 in the downtube holds everything necessary for a breakdown on the track. And the integrated handlebar stop ensures that the handlebars on the top tube don't touch during turns.