Evolution of the Fastest

Name: S-Works Epic 9
Brand: SPECIALIZED
Price: 295000.0 ZAR
Availability: OutOfStock

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.

We then reduced suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics, resulting in 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
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)

Technical Specifications

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

Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy 34.9, Ti 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 Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

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

Drivetrain

Shift Levers
SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller

Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS

Cassette
SRAM CS-1299, 12-speed, 10–52t

Chain
SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

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

Bottom Bracket
CeramicSpeed Alpha, DUB

Wheels & Tires

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

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 with Ti end pieces

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

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 with Ti end pieces

Inner Tubes
Specialized TPU inner tube