Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
During the deepest part of the Northwest Winter, I found myself aboard the new Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro, a short travel speed demon. Coming back from a nasty broken elbow, the Epic EVO and I seem to be sharing new titanium hardware. With 130mm of travel up front and 120 at the rear, the new EVO is categorized for downcountry riding, blending the efficiency of its cross country sibling with the grit to tackle exciting trails.
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Bike Geometry & Specs (Based on Size Large)
Model: Epic 8 EVO
Price: $8,500
Wheel Size: 29"
Rear Travel: 120mm
Fork: 130mm
Wheelbase: 1214mm
Chainstay: 435mm
Reach: 470mm
Head Tube Angle: 65.9°
00:00 Intro
00:34 The Climb
08:36 The Descent
16:24 Final Thoughts
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During the deepest part of the Northwest Winter, I found myself aboard the new Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro, a short travel speed demon. Coming back from a nasty broken elbow, the Epic EVO and I seem to be sharing new titanium hardware. With 130mm of travel up front and 120 at the rear, the new EVO is categorized for downcountry riding, blending the efficiency of its cross country sibling with the grit to tackle exciting trails.
Read the full review: freehub.com/reviews/specialized-epic-8-evo-pro
Bike Geometry & Specs (Based on Size Large)
Model: Epic 8 EVO
Price: $8,500
Wheel Size: 29"
Rear Travel: 120mm
Fork: 130mm
Wheelbase: 1214mm
Chainstay: 435mm
Reach: 470mm
Head Tube Angle: 65.9°
00:00 Intro
00:34 The Climb
08:36 The Descent
16:24 Final Thoughts
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![Max Chamberlain and Zen Clements Ride Monday Lick, WV // [POV] Perspectives On Velocity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vm-lZy-lhOE/mqdefault.jpg "Max Chamberlain and Zen Clements Ride Monday Lick, WV // [POV] Perspectives On Velocity
Near Marlinton, West Virginia, Monday Lick is Pocahontas County’s newest trail system. Thanks to Appalachian Dirt and Rock Solid Trail Contracting, these trails were built with various climb and shuttle options, leading to long descents and fast, flowy singletrack that ultimately connects to the Greenbrier River Trail a short pedal from town.
Join riders Max Chamberlain and Zen Clements as they descend Lens Ridge Trail, top to bottom.
Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Freehub’s Perspectives on Velocity [POV] series aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice, and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth, and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.
Learn more about Pocahontas County, West Virginia trails at: https://pocahontascountywv.com/things-to-do/mountain-biking/
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![The Free Radicals Ride The Chilcotins // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VuYJpTF5Y2g/mqdefault.jpg "The Free Radicals Ride The Chilcotins // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity
The Free Radicals are two guys who havent found anything they like more than riding bikes. When they aren’t on the open road, they can be found in the woods spreading their love for bikes. Ride along as Mark and Will ride Lorna Pass, a true gem in the Chilcotins, British Columbia.
Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.
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![Wade Simmons & Andrew Shandro Ride the Chilcotins // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W1h1ozlhw5o/mqdefault.jpg "Wade Simmons & Andrew Shandro Ride the Chilcotins // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity
Venturing deep into the backcountry is one of the most freeing feelings on a bike, and there’s nowhere better to do just that than British Columbia’s Chilcotin Mountains. Freeride legends Wade Simmons and Andrew Shandro explore to the region’s wide-open ridgelines, scree-field descents and high-alpine trees on a 2016 trip with Freehub Magazine.
Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.
Trailforks link: https://www.trailforks.com/region/south-chilcotin-mountains-provincial-park/
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![Darren Berrecloth & Ricky Brabecs Desert Vacation // Wide Open [FULL LENGTH]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WUwQTlbRuPI/mqdefault.jpg "Darren Berrecloth & Ricky Brabecs Desert Vacation // Wide Open [FULL LENGTH]
Mountain bike legend Darren Berrecloth and 2020 Dakar champion Ricky Brabec come from two very different, yet relatable worlds. Both live lifestyles that are equal parts passion and hard work, and the joys they find through two wheels easily transcend the contrasts of their native cultures. Join the duo as they spend a week in the desert, enjoying the freedom and good times that only bikes (motorized or not) and zero obligations can provide.
Continue the story in print with Vacation from Freehub Magazine Issue 7.4
https://freehubmag.com/articles/vacation
Wide Open was originally published in 2016 as a four-part series. The full-length version chronicles the week-long adventure in a seamless format.
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