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.
We 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 we 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.

Technical Specifications

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

Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

Suspension

Fork: RockShox REBA, Motion Control damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Lever adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Brakes

Front Brake: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

Cassette: SRAM 12-speed,10-52t

Chain: SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

Shift Levers: SRAM AXS Pod Controller w/discrete clamp

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Crankset: SRAM Eagle 70, 165/170mm, 55mm chainline, 32T

Rear Derailleur: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS

Wheels & tires

Rear Hub: Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Front Hub: Sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

Rear Tire: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rims: Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h

Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4

Spokes: Stainless, 14g

Cockpit

Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Handlebars: Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm

Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

Grips: Supacaz foam grip, 135mm length, closed end

SeatPost: TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

Product details

Product ID: 295549

Weight

Weight: 11.91 kg (26 lb, 4.1 oz)

Weight Size: MD

Cart

Specialized Epic 9 Sport - Gloss Fjord Metallic / Rose Shimmer

Specialized Epic 9 Sport - Gloss Fjord Metallic / Rose Shimmer

Specialized Epic 9 Sport - Gloss Fjord Metallic / Rose Shimmer

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Evolution of the Fastest

Technical Specifications

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