Sunn Shamann Dc S1 vs Specialized Epic 8 Comp

Sunn

Shamann Dc S1

Specialized

Epic 8 Comp

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2025

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 23 differences, line by line.

SunnSunn Shamann Dc S1

SpecializedSpecialized Epic 8 Comp

At a glance

Differences only

Specialized Epic 8 Comp is 710 g lighter than Sunn Shamann Dc S1 (brand figures).
Specialized Epic 8 Comp has the higher-range groupset: SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission, against Shimano Deore XT.
Sunn Shamann Dc S1 has the shorter lowest gear: 8 km/h at 90 rpm, against 8 km/h.
Sunn Shamann Dc S1 has 10 mm more fork travel than Specialized Epic 8 Comp.
Sunn Shamann Dc S1 is the newer model (2026).

Key specs9 differences

Model year 2026 2025

Weight 12.6 kg 11.89 kg −710 g

Frame Carbon

As printed

Shamann DC carbon

Carbon

As printed

FACT 11m Carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 130 / 110 mm

As printed

Cadre : Shamann DC carbon, 110 mm travel

Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm

Fork model Fox Float 34 Factory Grip2

As printed

Fox Float 34 Factory Grip2, 130 mm

RockShox SID Select Higher range

As printed

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

Shock Fox Float DPS Factory 210x55 RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ Higher range

As printed

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, ... 190x45mm

Wheelset 29" · Brute AM29 carbon

As printed

Brute AM29 carbon, 29 mm internal width, Boost

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

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano Deore XT

As printed

Shimano Deore XT 12-speed rear derailleur

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission Higher range

Brake model Formula Cura 2

As printed

Formula Cura 2, 180/160

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

Seatpost Dropper · BRUTE Dropper 130mm (S) / 150mm (M) / 170mm (L/XL)

As printed

Dropper 130 mm (S), 150 mm (M), 170 mm (L/XL)

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

As printed

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

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.

Shamann Dc S1 · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, average gearing, rather high equipment.
Epic 8 Comp · Mountain bike very demanding, very stable, long 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.

Sunn Shamann Dc S18 km/h - 39 km/h
Specialized Epic 8 Comp8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Sunn Shamann Dc S1Specialized Epic 8 Compother 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 Cross-country

As printed

Progressive XC Race Geometry

Frame and fork1 difference

Axles– Thru-axles

As printed

12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout

Bottom bracket BSA, 73mm, threaded ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Cable routing– Internal

As printed

internal cable routing

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

Suspension2 differences

Fork travel 130 mm 120 mm −10 mm

Rear travel 110 mm 120 mm +10 mm

Drivetrain5 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Deore XT

SRAM

As printed

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

Shifting Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SHIMANO DEORE XT 12V

Electronic, wireless

Chainrings 1 1

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

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

Cassette 10-51

As printed

10-51 cassette

SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52t

Rear derailleur SHIMANO DEORE XT 12V ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

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

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Formula Cura Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc

As printed

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

Front rotor 180 mm 180 mm

Rear rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Wheels and tyres4 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

29", Brute AM29 carbon

700c / 29"

As printed

Specialized Alloy 29

Rims Carbon

As printed

Brute AM29 carbon

Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 29 mm 27 mm −2 mm

Tubeless ready– yes

Tyres Maxxis Rekon EXO TR 2.40 (AR) / Maxxis Dissector EXO TR 2.4 (AV) 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 51 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 60 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+9 mm

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width 780 mm 750 mm −30 mm

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

Stem– Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model BRUTE Dropper 130mm (S) / 150mm (M) / 170mm (L/XL) ^{°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

Mounts and storage

In-frame storage– 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 Shamann Dc S1

Size of Epic 8 Comp

Differences measured from

Epic 8 Comp · M

Stack and reach

Shamann Dc S1 · M Shamann Dc S1 · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 601
Epic 8 Comp · M Epic 8 Comp · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 598

Geometry7 differences

Size M M

Reach 450 mm 450 mm

Stack 601 mm 598 mm −3 mm

Top tube (effective) 594 mm 605 mm +11 mm

Seat tube 430 mm 410 mm −20 mm

Head tube 95 mm 95 mm

Head angle 67° 65.9° −1.1°

Seat angle 76.5° 75.5° −1°

Chainstays 435 mm 435 mm

Wheelbase 1,168 mm 1,179 mm +11 mm

Front centre 736 mm 747 mm +11 mm

Standover– 760 mm

BB drop– 44 mm

BB height– 326 mm

Fork offset– 44 mm

Trail– 117 mm

Fork length (axle to crown)– 530 mm

Stem– 60 mm

Handlebar width– 750 mm

Crank length– 170 mm

Where to buy them

Sunn Shamann Dc S1
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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Sunn Shamann Dc S1 or Specialized Epic 8 Comp?

Specialized Epic 8 Comp weighs 11.89 kg, Sunn Shamann Dc S1 12.6 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Sunn Shamann Dc S1 and Specialized Epic 8 Comp come with?

Sunn Shamann Dc S1: Shimano Deore XT. Specialized Epic 8 Comp: SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission.

How do Sunn Shamann Dc S1 and Specialized Epic 8 Comp compare on geometry?

In size M, Sunn Shamann Dc S1 has a stack of 601 mm for a reach of 450 mm; in size M, Specialized Epic 8 Comp has 598 mm for 450 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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