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Epic 8 Pro — Glacial Metallic Pearl / Metallic White Silver
Specialized

Epic 8 Pro

Suggested retail price
74.990 kr.
No. 3 in MTB DKK 70.000–90.000
Sizes
SMLXL
Colorway — Glacial Metallic Pearl / Metallic White Silver
Drivetrain
Performance
Frame
Performance
Wheels
Elite
Suspension
Elite
How we rate
About the build

A stack-to-reach ratio of 1.28 gives a lower, longer position than the typical mountain bike. A complete SRAM drivetrain — no mixed parts, which usually means simpler spares and servicing. Elite-tier wheels with Balanced-tier tyres — a quick swap is the cheapest upgrade here.

Worth knowing
  • 4 sizes, reach from 420 to 500 mm

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Manufacturer's description

Den helt nye Epic 8 har udviklet sig inden for kapacitet, effektivitet og let integration. Moderne XC-spor kræver mere og mere kapacitet dag for dag. Her kommer Epic 8 ind i billedet. Dens forbedrede kinematik gør det til den mest effektive XC-cykel, vi nogensinde har testet, mens tilpassede ventilerede (og justerede) dæmpere opsuger hver bump. Det er en ulv i ulveklæder. Hvis du er en XC-racer eller prioriterer maksimal hastighed på din tur, er Epic 8 cyklen for dig. UOVERTRUFFEN KAPACITET: Den mest effektive 120 mm cykel på planeten. Du vil blive blæst væk af, hvordan Epic 8's progressive geometri leverer teknisk terrænkapacitet sammen med hurtig og effektiv klatring og acceleration. Den absurde sideværts og vridningsstivhed fra stellet oversættes også til en præcis håndtering. HVAD BUMP? Sammenlignet med den foregående generation absorberer den nye Epic 8, 12% flere bump- og vibrationer end den foregående generation, hvilket efterlader dig mindre træt og mere frisk over tid, så du stadig kan presse dig selv, mens de andre allerede lider. RIDE DYNAMICS TUNET: Specialized Ride Dynamics-team udviklede tilpasset ventiler til Epic 8's nye dæmper. Vores unikke Ride Dynamics-foreskrevne dæmpningsegenskaber hæver helhedsoplevelsen. Ved at justere dæmperne sammen med stellets udvekslingsforhold og nye kinematikker, er vi i stand til at levere en cykel der kører over alle forventninger. BIOMEKANISK EFFEKTIVITET: Ved at optimere affjedringens kinematik reducerede Specialized Ride Dynamics-team ineffektiv pedaltråd med 20%, hvilket opretholder aktiv affjedring for effektiv håndtering af bumpkræfter, for at sikre at du forbliver i den mest effektive pedalposition. Det er den mest effektive affjedringens cykel vi nogensinde har testet. MERE MED MINDRE: Med Epic 8 brugte vi ikke et eneste ekstra gram for at få mega kapacitet fra rammen. Alle modeller har nu SWAT 4.0 til at bære alle dine vigtige ting til sporet og og et integreret styrestop for at forhindre en skade fra styret, første gang du styrter. Faktisk har det nye S-Works Epic 8 stel endda tabt vægt (76 gram for at være præcis), selvom der er kommet nye tilføjelser.

Specifications

Frame

FrameFACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travelDanishPerformance

Suspension

ForkRockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm TravelDanishElite
Rear ShockRockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mmDanishElite

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM AXS POD ControllerDanishPerformance
Rear DerailleurSRAM X0 Eagle TransmissionDanishPerformance
CassetteSRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52DanishPerformance
ChainSRAM X0Danish
CrankSRAM X0 Eagle, Quarq Spindle power meter, DUB, 170/175mmDanishPerformance
Bottom BracketSRAM DUB Threaded WideDanish
Chainrings34TDanish

Wheels & Tires

Tire (Front)Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35DanishBalanced
Tire (Rear)Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35DanishBalanced
Wheelset (Front)Roval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Swiss Revolution straight pull spokes, 28hDanishElite
Wheelset (Rear)Roval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Swiss Revolution straight pull spokes, 28hDanishElite
Inner TubesSpecialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29''x1.75''/2.4''Danish

Frameset

Seat BinderSpecialized Alloy 34.9, Steel BoltDanish

Brakes

Front BrakeSRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotorDanish
Rear BrakeSRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotorDanish

Cockpit

StemSpecialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-boltDanish
HandlebarsS-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mmDanish
GripsSpecialized Trail GripsDanish
SaddleSpecialized Power Expert, Ti Rails, 143mm/155mmDanish
SeatPostBike Yoke Divine SL, 100 / 125mm travel, 30.9Danish

Accessories

SWATSWAT internal downtube storageDanish

Weight

Weight10.82 kg (23 lb, 13.7 oz)Danish
Weight SizeMDDanish
SMLXL
Stack597 mm598 mm610 mm628 mm
Reach420 mm450 mm475 mm500 mm
Head Tube Angle65,9°65,9°65,9°65,9°
Seat Tube Angle76°75,5°75,5°75,5°
Top Tube (horizontal)569 mm605 mm633 mm662 mm
Head Tube Length110 mm130 mm92 mm95 mm
Chainstay435 mm435 mm435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1.147 mm1.179 mm1.210 mm1.243 mm
BB Drop46 mm44 mm42 mm42 mm
BB Height324 mm326 mm328 mm328 mm
Standover755 mm760 mm769 mm774 mm
Fork Rake44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Trail117 mm117 mm117 mm117 mm
Seat Tube Length390 mm410 mm450 mm500 mm
Front Center716 mm747 mm778 mm811 mm
Fork Length530 mm530 mm530 mm530 mm

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