Specialized Epic 8 Expert The Specialized Epic 8 Expert is built for riders who want pure XC speed with more capability for modern trails. It keeps the fast, efficient feel Epic is known for, while adding 120mm of travel, improved suspension kinematics and confident handling for rougher race courses and technical trail riding. With a FACT 11m carbon frame, SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission, RockShox SID Select+ suspension and Roval Control carbon wheels, the Epic 8 Expert is a serious cross-country race bike that is light, sharp and ready to be pushed hard. Why We Like It FACT 11m carbon frame with Progressive XC Race Geometry 120mm front and rear travel for modern XC capability Ride Dynamics tuned RockShox SID Select+ fork and SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission for wireless shifting under load Roval Control carbon wheels with DT Swiss 350 hubs SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes SWAT 4.0 downtube storage for trail essentials Made For Fast XC Riding The Epic 8 Expert is ideal for riders chasing speed on XC loops, race courses and fast trail networks. It climbs efficiently, accelerates quickly and gives extra control when the trail gets rough. Around Mackay and Finch Hatton, it is a great option for riders who want a lightweight race bike that still feels capable on technical singletrack. Every bike from Mackay Cycles is professionally assembled, checked and supported by our experienced workshop team. Technical Specifications Frame: FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, UDH compatible, internal cable routing, 120mm travel Fork: RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3-position, TwistLoc remote adjust, DebonAir, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm travel Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3-position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission Shifter: SRAM AXS POD Controller Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle DUB Chainring: Steel, 34T Cassette: SRAM XS 1275, 12-speed, 10-52T Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Chain Brakes: SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4-piston hydraulic disc Rotors: 180mm front / 160mm rear Rims: Roval Control Carbon, 29mm internal width, tubeless ready Front Hub: DT Swiss 350, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350, Ratchet, 12x148mm thru-axle, XD freehub Front Tyre: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 Rear Tyre: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic dropper, 30.9mm Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails Handlebar: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 750mm Stem: Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 6-degree rise Storage: SWAT internal downtube storage Weight: 11.10kg, size MD Available Size XS - Gloss Carbon / Black Pearl White Google Product Category: Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Cycling > Bicycles Specialized Epic 8 Expert, Specialized Epic Expert Mackay, Specialized mountain bike Mackay, XC race bike Mackay, carbon mountain bike Mackay, SRAM GX AXS mountain bike, RockShox SID Select+, Specialized Epic 8 Queensland, Mackay Cycles Specialized dealer, Finch Hatton mountain bike, Finch Hatton MTB trails, cross country mountain bike Mackay, lightweight carbon XC bike, 120mm XC mountain bike, Mackay mountain bike shop, Bicycle Superstore, MyRide, 99 Bikes, Polygon, Intersport, Rebel, Anaconda, Corry Cycles, Giant Mackay, Townsville, Rockhampton, Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Focus, Merida, Norco, Trance, Bike Store, Bicycle Mountain Trail Mackay CBD, East Mackay, West Mackay, South Mackay, North Mackay, Andergrove, Beaconsfield, Eimeo, Blacks Beach, Bucasia, Rural View, Dolphin Heads, Shoal Point, Paget, Ooralea, Bakers Creek, Walkerston, Glenella, Mount Pleasant, Finch Hatton, Sarina, Hay Point, Rockhampton, Townsville.