The Epic 8 EVO Comp is our Downcountry bike for all those (positively) crazy riders chasing KOMs or QOMs on the fastest trails in the world. More powerful, efficient, and lighter than ever before, it impresses with new kinematics and specialized damper tuning for both uphill and downhill rides. Those who ride this bike devour singletrails for breakfast and sprinkle them with the tears of their competition. If you want to be the fastest on your singletrails and leave your friends in the dust, then the Epic EVO is the perfect bike for you. UNHEARD OF POWERFUL: With 130 mm of travel in the front and additional specifications, the Epic 8 EVO truly feels at home on light to moderate singletrails, effortlessly handling rough patches. You will be amazed by the performance of its progressive geometry, which excels in technical terrain, ensures quick accelerations, and performs efficiently on climbs. The extremely high torsional stiffness of the frame guarantees precise handling. It’s the most powerful 120-mm bike, now even more powerful. UNSHAKABLE: The new Epic 8 EVO absorbs 12% more shock and vibration forces, allowing you to fatigue more slowly and maintain performance over a longer duration. While others may be spent, you can easily squeeze in another round or two. FACTORY TUNED SUSPENSION: The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team custom tunes all dampers for our best mountain bikes. The Epic 8 EVO’s damping characteristics enhance not only downcountry performance but the overall rider experience as well. By perfecting the interplay between dampers, leverage ratios, and kinematics, we create a mountain bike that performs as a cohesive unit, better than the sum of its parts. SYMBIOSIS OF MAN AND MACHINE: Thanks to the optimized kinematics of the suspension, our Ride Dynamics Team has reduced pedal-induced bob by as much as 20% – the suspension remains active while riders maintain an optimal position for maximum pedaling efficiency. Among the fully suspended mountain bikes we tested, the Epic 8 is the most efficient for pedaling. LESS IS MORE: And what is saved is earned – at least in the case of the new Epic 8 EVO. While it is lighter, it also boasts two new features: the SWAT™ Box 4.0 in the downtube provides storage for everything necessary for on-trail repairs, and the integrated handlebar stop prevents the handlebars from hitting the top tube.