2025 Specialized Bicycles Epic 8 High XL
Build
700C/29 in × 2.35 in
Insights
Average stack and reach vs trend of full-suspension cross-country mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Specialized Bicycles Epic 8
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 628mm |
| Reach | 500mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.26:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, Unknown | 500mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 662mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 13deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.4deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 41.2mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 329.5mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 433.1mm |
| Front-Center | 811mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 810mm |
| Wheelbase | 1243mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 530mm |
| Trail | 113.9mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 104.4mm |
| Wheel Flop | 41.8mm |
| Standover Height | 774mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 175 mm cranks | 265.3mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 175 mm cranks | 154.5mm |
High Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.35in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 741.4mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1984.4mm |
| Crank Length | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 750mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 120mm |
| Rear Travel | 120mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.specialized.com/us/en/epic-8-expert/p/220873?color=362011-220873