Evolution of the Fastest
The Lightest, Fastest, Most Capable XC Race Bike Ever. Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world.
Specialized started with Epic 8’s world-beating benchmark. Then removed what held it back. 206 grams gone, making Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet.
Then they cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics. The result: unmatched efficiency, capability, and speed per watt.
Speed emerges as the natural outcome of a bike so seamlessly integrated around the rider that it disappears, leaving only the rider’s full potential, realized.
Peerless Capability
Calm in Chaos: Epic 9 is built for modern cross country racing, where speeds are high, lines are ugly, and hesitation and mistakes are punished by the competition. Unmatched capability, control, and composure make the difference between winning and crashing.
No Wasted Watts
Unsurpassed Efficiency: Optimized kinematics, supportive suspension, and race-proven geometry keeps you centered while the suspension stays active and efficient. Every watt drives forward. Less wasted motion. Less fatigue. More speed, especially when it gets rough.
Features
Frameset
| Frame | FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel, Optimized for wireless drivetrain |
| SWAT | SWAT BOX 2.0 ASSY |
| Seat Binder | Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt |
Suspension
| Fork | RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm |
Brakes
| Rear Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor |
| Front Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor |
Drivetrain
| Cassette | SRAM 12-speed,10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain |
| Shift Levers | SRAM AXS POD Controller |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, SM - 165mm, M-XL - 170mm, 34T |
Wheels & tyres
| Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Elemental |
| Rear Tyre | Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Rims | Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless |
| Front Tyre | Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 |
| Inner Tubes | Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4 |
| Front Hub | Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h |
Cockpit
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Stem | Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm |
| Grips | SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc |
| Handlebars | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clamp |
| SeatPost | X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM - 125mm, M - 150mm, L-XL - 170mm Travel, 0mm offset |
Weight
| Weight | 11.78 kg |
| Weight Size | MD |
Specifications subject to change without notice.
