Specialized Epic 9 – 24 years of XC victories, distilled into pure speed

The Specialized Epic 9 is the ultimate evolution of the cross country racing bike. Born from 24 years of innovation and World Cup success, it takes the incredible benchmark set by the Epic 8 and pushes it beyond every limit.

Thanks to obsessive work on every detail, the Epic 9 sheds 206 grams compared to the previous generation, becoming the lightest full-suspension XC bike in the world . But it’s not just a matter of weight: suspension friction has been reduced by 11% and the kinematics have been finely optimized to ensure pedaling efficiency, traction, and control without compromise.

The result is an XC race mountain bike that disappears beneath the rider, leaving only your maximum performance to shine. Every watt is turned into pure acceleration, every single corner into a faster, more precise line.

If you’re looking for the fastest and most competitive cross country bike on the start line, the Specialized Epic 9 is the ultimate weapon for aiming at the podium.

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

• Fork: RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

WHEELS

• Wheels:

  • Front: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull

  • Rear: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull

• Tyres:

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

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

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

DRIVETRAIN

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T

• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

• Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52t

• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

• Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Controller

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

COMPONENTS

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

• Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

• Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset

• Handlebar: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clamp

• Stem: Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm

• Front Brake: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

• Rear Brake: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

WEIGHT

• Weight: 10.95 kg (24 lb, 2.2 oz)
• Measured size: MD

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