Specialized S-Works Epic 9 – The fastest full-suspension race bike in the world

Specialized Epic 9 is the result of 24 years of evolution in cross country: all the experience from World Cup XC racing, distilled into the fastest full-suspension race bike in the world .

Starting from the incredible Epic 8 benchmark, Specialized engineers shaved off every superfluous gram. The result? 206 grams less and the Epic 9 becomes the lightest XC full-suspension MTB on the planet . But they didn’t stop at weight: suspension friction has been reduced by 11% and the kinematics have been completely redesigned to deliver unprecedented pedalling efficiency .

On climbs every watt is transformed into forward motion, on the flats it flies with breathtaking responsiveness, and on descents it offers surprising control for a race bike. The integration between frame, suspension and riding position is so successful that the bike “disappears” beneath you, leaving only your full potential to emerge.

If you’re looking for an XC race MTB capable of pushing you beyond your limits on XCO, marathons and modern technical courses, the Specialized Epic 9 is the ultimate weapon to go faster, longer, with less fatigue.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME KIT

• Frame: S-Works FACT 12m 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 ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

• Rear shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3-position, Solo Air, 190x45 mm

WHEELS

• Wheels:

  • Front: Roval Control World Cup, Mini hooked carbon, 28.5mm inner width, tubeless ready, Roval Control World Cup hub, DT Swiss ceramic bearings, Roval Carbon spokes w/ Ti end pieces

  • Rear: Roval Control World Cup, Mini hooked carbon, 28.5mm inner width, tubeless ready, Roval Control World Cup hub, DT Swiss 180 internals, Roval Carbon spokes w/ Ti end pieces

• 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

• Inner tubes: Specialized TPU inner tube

DRIVETRAIN

• Crankset: SRAM / Quarq XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, DUB S:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T

• Chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

• Cassette: SRAM CS-1299, 12 speed, 10-52t

• Rear derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS

• Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller

• Bottom bracket: CeramicSpeed Alpha, DUB

COMPONENTS

• Saddle: Specialized S-Works Power EVO Mirror, Carbon Rails, S: 155mm, M-XL: 143mm

• Seat collar: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Ti Bolt

• Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S: 125, M/L:150, XL: 175mm

• Handlebar: Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm/70mm X- 6 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 2 degree upsweep, 760mm wide

• Front brake: SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

• Rear brake: SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

WEIGHT

• Weight: 9.66 kg (21 lb, 4.7 oz)
• Size tested: MD

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