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.