The Epic 8 EVO Comp 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 performance. Those who ride this bike rock single trails for breakfast and season them with the tears of the competition.

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

UNHEARD OF PERFORMANCE: With 130mm of front suspension travel and other specifications, the Epic 8 EVO feels right at home on light to moderate single trails and handles obstacles with ease. You will be overwhelmed by the performance of the progressive geometry that excels in technical terrain, ensures quick acceleration, and convinces with efficiency on climbs. The extremely high torsional stiffness of the frame guarantees precise handling. The most powerful 120mm bike, now even more powerful.

UNSHAKABLE: The new Epic 8 EVO absorbs 12% more shock and vibration forces, allowing you to fatigue slower and be more efficient over longer periods. While others are already worn out, you will easily ride one or two more laps.

FACTORY DAMPER TUNING: The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team custom tunes all dampers for our top mountain bikes. This includes the Epic 8 EVO, where the damping properties not only enhance performance in downcountry riding but also improve 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 HUMAN AND MACHINE: Thanks to the optimized rear suspension kinematics, our Ride Dynamics Team was able to reduce pedal-induced bobbing by a whopping 20% - keeping the suspension active while riders remain in the optimal position for maximum pedaling efficiency. Among the full-suspension mountain bikes we tested, the Epic 8 is the most efficient in pedaling.

LESS IS MORE: And saved is earned - at least in the case of the new Epic 8 EVO. It is lighter, yet enriched with two new features: The SWAT™ Box 4.0 in the downtube provides space for all the essentials in case of a trackside breakdown. And the integrated handlebar stop ensures that the handlebar on the top tube doesn't scrap the paint.