The Epic 8 EVO Expert is our Downcountry bike designed for all the (positively) crazy riders aiming for KOMs or QOMs on the fastest trails in the world. More powerful, efficient, and lighter than ever, it delivers outstanding performance uphill and downhill with new kinematics and specialized damping technology. Riders on this bike navigate single trails effortlessly, leaving the competition in their dust. If you want to be the fastest on your single trails and leave your friends behind, the Epic EVO is the perfect bike for you. UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE: With 130 mm of front travel and other specifications, the Epic 8 EVO excels on light to medium single trails while handling challenging sections with ease. The progressive geometry ensures impressive performance in technical terrain, enabling quick accelerations and maintaining efficiency on climbs. The high torsional stiffness of the frame guarantees precise handling, making it the most powerful 120mm bike available. BUILT TO WITHSTAND: The new Epic 8 EVO absorbs 12% more bumps and vibrations, allowing you to ride longer without fatigue. While others may already feel exhausted, you can comfortably continue to ride more laps. FACTORY DAMPING TUNING: The Specialized Ride Dynamics Team custom tunes all shocks for our best mountain bikes. For the Epic 8 EVO, the damping characteristics enhance not just Downcountry performance but the entire riding experience. By optimizing the shock, leverage ratios, and kinematics, we create a mountain bike that performs as a cohesive unit, exceeding the sum of its parts. A SYMBIOSIS OF RIDER AND MACHINE: Thanks to the improved suspension kinematics, our Ride Dynamics Team reduced the pedal-induced bobbing by 20%—the suspension remains active while the rider stays in an optimal position for maximum pedaling efficiency. Among tested full-suspension mountain bikes, the Epic 8 is the most efficient when pedaling. LESS IS MORE: The new Epic 8 EVO is lighter and introduces two new features: the SWAT™ Box 4.0 in the down tube provides storage for all essentials in case of a trail mishap. The integrated steering stop prevents the handlebars from hitting the top tube.