Epic 8 EVO Expert

A lightweight carbon 29er that blends efficient pedaling, 120mm rear travel, and trail-ready control for fast, technical singletrack. Epic 8 EVO Expert takes the Epic platform in a more capable trail direction with 120mm of rear travel, a 130mm FOX 34 SL Performance Elite fork, and Ride Dynamics-tuned suspension. The FACT 11m carbon frame keeps the build light while adding SWAT downtube storage, internal routing, a threaded bottom bracket, and UDH-compatible dropout. Roval Control SL V carbon wheels, SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission, and SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston brakes round out a build that stays quick on the climbs and composed when the trail gets rough.

Key Features

• FACT 11m carbon frame with Progressive XC Race Geometry and 120mm rear travel.
• FOX Float Performance Elite rear shock is Ride Dynamics tuned for a more controlled, efficient suspension feel.
• FOX 34 SL Performance Elite fork with GRIP X damper and 130mm travel adds front-end confidence on rough descents.
• SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission with 10-52T cassette delivers wide-range wireless shifting.
• Roval Control SL V hookless carbon wheels are tubeless ready and paired with 29 x 2.4 front and 29 x 2.35 rear tires.
• SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes use a 180mm front rotor and 160mm rear rotor for stronger control on steeper terrain.
• SWAT internal downtube storage keeps trail essentials inside the frame, and the X-Fusion Manic dropper post adds on-trail versatility.
• Threaded BB and 12x148mm UDH-compatible rear dropout keep service and drivetrain compatibility straightforward.

Specs Snapshot

• Frame: FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH-compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm travel
• Fork: FOX 34 SL Performance Elite, GRIP X damper, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm
• Rear Shock: FOX Float Performance Elite, EVOL LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, 190x45mm
• Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission, SRAM XG-1275 T-Type 10-52 cassette, SRAM GX Eagle crankset, 32T chainring
• Brakes: SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor
• Wheels: Roval Control SL V hookless carbon, 29mm internal width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hubs
• Tires: Specialized Purgatory GRID T9 29x2.4 front, Specialized Ground Control Grid Lite T5/T7 29x2.35 rear
• Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, travel by size: 125mm XS-S, 150mm M, 170mm L-XL
• Weight: 11.91 kg / 26 lb 4.1 oz in size M

Recommended Use
Best for riders who want XC-style efficiency with more descending confidence on fast, technical singletrack. It makes sense for downcountry riding, aggressive trail loops, and long days where climbing speed still matters.

Bottom Line
Epic 8 EVO Expert is a sharp carbon 29er for riders who want race-bike speed with a more capable, trail-ready edge.