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.<br>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.<br>Then we cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics. The result: unmatched efficiency, capability, and speed per watt.<br>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.
At a Glance
Frame
S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel
Suspension
Front: RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant
Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
Drivetrain
SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission
Wheels
Roval World Cup w/ DT Swiss 180 Hub
Weight
21 lbs. 4.7 oz. (9.66 kg)
Frameset
- 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
- SWAT
- SWAT Box 2.0
- Seat Binder
- Specialized Alloy 34.9, Ti Bolt
Suspension
- 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, 190x45mm
Brakes
- Rear Brake
- SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
- Front Brake
- SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Drivetrain
- Bottom Bracket
- CeramicSpeed Alpha, DUB
- Crankset
- SRAM / Quarq XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, DUB SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T
- Shift Levers
- SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller
- Cassette
- SRAM CS-1299, 12 speed, 10-52t
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM XX Eagle AXS
- Chain
- SRAM XX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
Wheels & tires
- Rear Wheel
- 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
- Front Wheel
- 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 Tire
- Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Front Tire
- Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Inner Tubes
- Specialized TPU inner tube
Cockpit
- SeatPost
- RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S: 125mm, M/L:150mm, XL: 175mm
- Handlebars
- Roval Control II Integrated cockpit, 60mm/70mm X- 6 degree integrated stem, 5mm rise, 9-degree backsweep, 3 degree upsweep, 760mm wide
- Saddle
- Specialized S-Works Power EVO Mirror, Carbon Rails, SM: 155mm, M-XL: 143mm
- Grips
- Specialized Trail Grips
Product details
- Product ID
- 274030
Weight
- Weight
- 9.66 kg (21 lb, 4.7 oz)
- Weight Size
- MD
| Crank Length |
165 |
170 |
170 |
170 |
| Handlebar Width |
760 |
760 |
760 |
760 |
| Stem Length |
60 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
| Saddle Width |
155 |
143 |
143 |
143 |
| Seatpost Length |
125 |
150 |
150 |
175 |
| Stack |
594 |
604 |
618 |
645 |
| Reach (Low) |
420 |
450 |
480 |
505 |
| Reach (High) |
425 |
455 |
485 |
510 |
| Head-Tube Length |
92 |
105 |
120 |
150 |
| Head-Tube Angle (Low) |
65.9 |
65.9 |
65.9 |
65.9 |
| Head-Tube Angle (High) |
66.3 |
66.3 |
66.3 |
66.3 |
| B-B Height |
333 |
335 |
335 |
335 |
| B-B Drop (Low) |
42 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
| B-B Drop (High) |
37 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
| Trail |
120 |
120 |
120 |
120 |
| Fork Length (full) |
531 |
531 |
531 |
531 |
| Fork Rake/Offset |
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
| Front Center |
716 |
752 |
788 |
823 |
| Chain-Stay Length |
435 |
435 |
438 |
442 |
| Wheelbase |
1148 |
1184 |
1223 |
1264 |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) |
568 |
601 |
634 |
666 |
| Frame Stand-Over Height |
749 |
755 |
757 |
764 |
| Seat-Tube Length |
390 |
410 |
455 |
505 |
| Seat-Tube Angle |
76 |
76 |
76 |
76 |
| Seat Post Max Insertion |
190 |
220 |
260 |
315 |
| Seat Post Min Insertion |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
| Saddle Height for Effective STA |
690 |
735 |
780 |
825 |