{"product_id":"specialized-epic_8_expert-bikes-2026","title":"Epic 8 EVO Expert","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fastest downcountry bike in the world. Epic 8 EVO is the dressed up, cranked-to-11 expression of the new Epic 8. 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