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 Ultimate Flight Attendant
Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant

Drivetrain
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

Wheels
Roval Control SL VI w/ DT Swiss 350 Hubs

Weight
22 lbs. 14.5 oz. (10.39 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 ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Fork
RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Brakes

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

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

Drivetrain

Shift Levers
SRAM AXS POD Controller

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

Cassette
SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

Crankset
SRAM / Quarq XO Eagle Power Meter Crankset, 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 VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Revolution Straight Pull

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

Rear Wheel
Roval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Revolution Straight Pull

Inner Tubes
Specialized TPU inner tube

Cockpit

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

Handlebars
Roval Control SL Flat, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 35mm

Grips
Specialized Trail Grips

Saddle
Specialized Power Expert, Ti Rails, SM: 155mm, M-XL: 143mm

SeatPost
Bike Yoke Divine SL, SM:100mm, M-XL:125mm travel, 30.9

Product Details

Product ID
274031

Weight

Weight
10.39 kg (22 lb, 14.5 oz)

Weight Size
MD