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Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle vs Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle, side view

Specialized

Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle

Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle, side view

Specialized

Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2025
High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2025

Two builds of the Specialized Epic line: 13 differences, mostly in the components.

Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle, side viewSpecializedSpecialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle
Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle, side viewSpecializedSpecialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

At a glance

  • Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle is 860 g lighter than Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle (brand figures).
  • Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle has 10 mm more fork travel than Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle.
Key specs5 differences
Model yearSame for all 2025 2025
Weight 12.75 kg 11.89 kg Best of the comparison−860 g
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

FACT 11m Carbon

 Carbon
As printed

FACT 11m Carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 130 / 120 mm Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
Fork model Fox 34 Performance
As printed

Fox 34 Performance, Grip Damper, Compression adjust, 130mm travel

 RockShox SID Select Higher range
As printed

RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air

Shock Fox Float Performance
As printed

Fox Float Performance, Evol LV, ... 190x45mm

 RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ Higher range
As printed

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, ... 190x45mm

WheelsetSame for all 29" · Specialized Alloy 29 °Value not published by the brand 29" · Specialized Alloy 29 °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
GroupsetSame for all SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission
Brake model SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
SeatpostSame for all Dropper · X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset °Value not published by the brand Dropper · X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset
As printed

X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle

Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle

Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle · Mountain bike very demanding, very stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · Mountain bike very demanding, very stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
Terrain
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EasyDemanding
Handling
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NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle8 km/h - 40 km/h
  • Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle8 km/h - 43 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 EagleSpecialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagleother cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country
As printed

Progressive XC Geometry

 Cross-country
As printed

Progressive XC Race Geometry

Frame and fork
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout

Bottom bracketSame for all SRAM DUB Threaded Wide SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
Cable routingSame for all Internal
As printed

internal cable routing

 Internal
As printed

internal cable routing

Seatpost diameterSame for all 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 130 mm 120 mm −10 mm
Rear travelSame for all 120 mm 120 mm
Drivetrain1 difference
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM
As printed

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless Electronic, wireless
ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the backSame for all 12 °Value not published by the brand 12 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T, 32t °Value not published by the brand SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 34T, 165/170/175mm °Value not published by the brand
CassetteSame for all SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52t SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52t
Rear derailleurSame for all SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission °Value not published by the brand SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission °Value not published by the brand
ShiftersSame for all SRAM AXS POD Controller °Value not published by the brand SRAM AXS POD Controller °Value not published by the brand
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Front rotorSame for all 180 mm 180 mm
Rear rotor 180 mm Best of the comparison 160 mm −20 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Specialized Alloy 29

 700c / 29"
As printed

Specialized Alloy 29

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner widthSame for all 27 mm 27 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4 / Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 °Value not published by the brand Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 / Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 60 mm °Value not published by the brand−1 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 760 mm °Value not published by the brand 750 mm −10 mm
Handlebar Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide °Value not published by the brand Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp °Value not published by the brand
Stem Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm °Value not published by the brand Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost modelSame for all X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset °Value not published by the brand X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M
As printed

Poids Taille MD

 M
As printed

Poids Taille MD

Mounts and storage
In-frame storageSame for all yes yes

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle · MEpic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · M
  • Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle · M
  • Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · M

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630410420430440450460470480↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 601Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 598
  • Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle · M Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 601
  • Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · M Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 598
Geometry13 differences
SizeSame for all M M
Reach 445 mm 450 mm +5 mm
Stack 601 mm 598 mm −3 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 605 mm 605 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 410 mm 410 mm
Head tubeSame for all 95 mm 95 mm
Head angle 65.4° 65.9° +0.5°
Seat angle 75° 75.5° +0.5°
ChainstaysSame for all 435 mm 435 mm
Wheelbase 1,183 mm 1,179 mm −4 mm
Front centre 751 mm 747 mm −4 mm
Standover 766 mm 760 mm −6 mm
BB drop 41 mm 44 mm +3 mm
BB height 329 mm 326 mm −3 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 44 mm 44 mm
Trail 120 mm 117 mm −3 mm
Fork length (axle to crown) 540 mm 530 mm −10 mm
Stem 50 mm 60 mm +10 mm
Handlebar width 780 mm 750 mm −30 mm
Crank lengthSame for all 170 mm 170 mm

Adjustable geometry: the table gives the brand’s main position.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle or Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle?

Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle weighs 11.89 kg, Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle 12.75 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle and Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle come with?

Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle: SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission. Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle: SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission.

How do Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle and Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle compare on geometry?

In size M, Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo S-1000 Eagle has a stack of 601 mm for a reach of 445 mm; in size M, Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle has 598 mm for 450 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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