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
Elite XC Racing

Frame
S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 110mm of travel

Suspension
Front: RockShox SID SL Ultimate
Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate

Drivetrain
SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission

Wheels
Roval World Cup w/ DT Swiss 180 Hubs

Weight
18 lbs. 14 oz. (8.56 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, 110mm 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, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Fork
RockShox SID SL Ultimate, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm Travel

Brakes

Front Brake
TRICKSTUFF Piccola, 2-piston, Carbon lever blade, Ti hardware, 160mm rotor

Rear Brake
TRICKSTUFF Piccola, 2-piston, Carbon lever blade, Ti hardware, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shift Levers
SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate with DISCRETE CLAMP

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

Bottom Bracket
Ceramicspeed Alpha, DUB

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire
Specialized Air 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, 6-bolt, 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, 6-bolt, DT Swiss 180 internals, Roval carbon spokes with Ti end pieces

Inner Tubes
Specialized TPU inner tube

Cockpit

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

Grips
Supacaz Supalite foam grip, closed end

Saddle
S-Works Power with Mirror

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

Product Details

Product ID
291037

Weight

Weight
8.56 kg (18 lbs, 14 oz)

Weight Size
MD