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.

At a Glance

Use
XC Racing

Frame
FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel

Suspension
Front: RockShox SID Select+
Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+

Drivetrain
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission

Wheels
Roval Control SL V with DT Swiss 370 Hubs

Weight
24 lbs. 2.2 oz. (10.95 kg)

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

SWAT
SWAT Box 2.0

Suspension

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

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

Brakes

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

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

Drivetrain

Shift Levers
SRAM AXS POD Controller

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

Cassette
SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-speed, 10–52t

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

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

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Wheels & Tires

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

Front Wheel
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light straight pull

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

Rear Wheel
Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light straight pull

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

Cockpit

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

Handlebars
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clamp

Grips
SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seat Post
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM:125mm, M:150mm, L-XL:170mm travel, 0mm offset

Product Details

Product ID
274033

Weight

Weight
10.95 kg (24 lb, 2.2 oz)

Weight Size
MD