Specialized Epic 8 Comp vs Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo

Specialized

Epic 8 Comp

Specialized

Epic 8 Comp Evo

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2025

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

SpecializedSpecialized Epic 8 Comp

SpecializedSpecialized Epic 8 Comp Evo

At a glance

Differences only

Specialized Epic 8 Comp is 860 g lighter than Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo (brand figures).
Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo has 10 mm more fork travel than Specialized Epic 8 Comp.

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2025 2025

Weight 11.89 kg 12.75 kg +860 g

Frame Carbon

As printed

FACT 11m Carbon

Carbon

As printed

FACT 11m Carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm Full suspension, 130 / 120 mm

Fork model RockShox SID Select Higher range

As printed

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

Fox 34 Performance

As printed

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

Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ Higher range

As printed

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, ... 190x45mm

Fox Float Performance

As printed

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

Wheelset 29" · Specialized Alloy 29 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Specialized Alloy 29 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

Brake model SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Seatpost Dropper · X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset

As printed

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

Dropper · X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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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 · Mountain bike very demanding, very stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
Epic 8 Comp Evo · Mountain bike very demanding, very stable, average gearing, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

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 Comp8 km/h - 43 km/h
Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo8 km/h - 40 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Specialized Epic 8 CompSpecialized Epic 8 Comp Evoother 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

Discipline Cross-country

As printed

Progressive XC Race Geometry

Cross-country

As printed

Progressive XC Geometry

Frame and fork

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout

Thru-axles

As printed

12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB Threaded Wide SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Cable routing Internal

As printed

internal cable routing

Internal

As printed

internal cable routing

Seatpost diameter 30.9 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 30.9 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 120 mm 130 mm +10 mm

Rear travel 120 mm 120 mm

Drivetrain1 difference

Groupset brand SRAM

As printed

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

SRAM

As printed

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

Shifting Electronic, wireless Electronic, wireless

Chainrings 1 1

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 34T, 165/170/175mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T, 32t ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52t SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52t

Rear derailleur SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters SRAM AXS POD Controller ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM AXS POD Controller ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes1 difference

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

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

Hydraulic disc

As printed

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

Front rotor 180 mm 180 mm

Rear rotor 160 mm 180 mm +20 mm

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

Specialized Alloy 29

700c / 29"

As printed

Specialized Alloy 29

Rims Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 27 mm 27 mm

Tubeless ready yes yes

Tyres Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 / Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4 / Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 60 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+1 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar width 750 mm 760 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+10 mm

Handlebar Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp ^{°Value not published by the brand} Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm, 760mm wide ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise ^{°Value not published by the brand} Alloy Stem, 35mm clamp, 60mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model 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 size M

As printed

Poids Taille MD

As printed

Poids Taille MD

Mounts and storage

In-frame storage 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.

Size of Epic 8 Comp

Size of Epic 8 Comp Evo

Differences measured from

Epic 8 Comp · M
Epic 8 Comp Evo · M

Stack and reach

Epic 8 Comp · M Epic 8 Comp · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 598
Epic 8 Comp Evo · M Epic 8 Comp Evo · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 601

Geometry13 differences

Size M M

Reach 450 mm 445 mm −5 mm

Stack 598 mm 601 mm +3 mm

Top tube (effective) 605 mm 605 mm

Seat tube 410 mm 410 mm

Head tube 95 mm 95 mm

Head angle 65.9° 65.4° −0.5°

Seat angle 75.5° 75° −0.5°

Chainstays 435 mm 435 mm

Wheelbase 1,179 mm 1,183 mm +4 mm

Front centre 747 mm 751 mm +4 mm

Standover 760 mm 766 mm +6 mm

BB drop 44 mm 41 mm −3 mm

BB height 326 mm 329 mm +3 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 44 mm

Trail 117 mm 120 mm +3 mm

Fork length (axle to crown) 530 mm 540 mm +10 mm

Stem 60 mm 50 mm −10 mm

Handlebar width 750 mm 780 mm +30 mm

Crank length 170 mm 170 mm

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

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Specialized Epic 8 Comp or Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo?

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

What groupset do Specialized Epic 8 Comp and Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo come with?

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

How do Specialized Epic 8 Comp and Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo compare on geometry?

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

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Specialized Epic 8 Comp vs Specialized Epic 8 Comp Evo

At a glance

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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