Epic 8 Comp

It's quick enough for most rides, but not a pure fastest-possible build. In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. The setup that matters most here is a light setup, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climb score: 9.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 18.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~47% of them. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. Weight is around 11.9 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension capability comes out at 6/10. Bucket: “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. Suspension measurements aren’t always listed consistently, so this description uses the suspension layout and common setups for this type of bike. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. You get this posture because bar height comes out ~64 mm below the saddle (moderate), with about 619 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. You'll likely be near 31 degrees of lean.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Also, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly.

This scores 7.7/10 for comfort, so it feels plush out on the road. For Trail, it’s labeled Balanced. In absolute terms it’s plush; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~31°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

You may be paying a premium here. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 16% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 48% of listings). To anchor it: price €5.775 versus an estimated €4.985 for a similar build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.