SPECIALIZED – Epic S-Works 8: $1.5M OVERPRICE FOR CROSS-COUNTRY? // REAL REVIEW
Filming location: World Bike https://world-bike.ru/
Location: Moscow, Sportivnaya metro station, Dovatora St. 7/8
We often talk on our channel about affordable cross-country bikes. Or about the best value bikes. But what if we tell you about SPECIALIZED's most premium solution, the legendary S-Works Epic, currently in production for 2024?
In this episode, we'll unbox and review the SPECIALIZED – Epic S-Works 8 (2024):
1) Unboxing the bike
2) Bike specs
3) Bike geometry
4) Modern cross-country and where it's heading
5) Is the bike worth the money?
Specifications of the SPECIALIZED – Epic S-Works 8 (2024):
Frame: Modern cross-country geometry, FACT 12m carbon, integrated SWAT compartment, Boost format, UDH mount.
Rear Shock: Rockshox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
Fork: Rockshox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, 120mm travel
Seatpost: Rockshox Reverb AXS 30.9mm telescopic
Saddle: S-Works Power
Handlebar: 760mm Roval Control SL
Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston, 180/160mm rotors
Crankset: SRAM XX SL Eagle, 34T, SRAM DUB Bsa 73mm BB
Cassette: SRAM XX SL Eagle 10-52T
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Electronic
Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate
Wheels: 29" Roval SL carbon, ceramic bearings, freewheel DT Swiss
Tires: Fast Trak, 29 x 2.35"
Weight: 10.24 kg
Link on the SPECIALIZED website: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-w...
Time:
00:00 – Specialized
01:07 – Assembly
03:42 – First Impressions
04:12 – Frame and Suspension
08:36 – Drivetrain
09:46 – Wheels
11:28 – Where's Cross Country
12:57 – Comments