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.
Use
XC Racing
Frame
FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel
Suspension
Front: RockShox REBA<br>Rear: RockShox SidLuxe Select+
Drivetrain
SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission
Wheels
Specialized Alloy 29
Weight
26 lbs. 4.1 oz.
- 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
- Fork
- RockShox REBA, Motion Control damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
- Rear Shock
- RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Lever adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm
- Front Brake
- SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
- Rear Brake
- SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
- Cassette
- SRAM 12-speed,10-52t
- Chain
- SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
- Shift Levers
- SRAM AXS Pod Controller w/discrete clamp
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
- Crankset
- SRAM Eagle 70, 165/170mm, 55mm chainline, 32T
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS
- Rear Hub
- Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
- Front Hub
- Sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28H
- Rear Tire
- Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Rims
- Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h
- Front Tire
- Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Inner Tubes
- Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4
- Spokes
- Stainless, 14g
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
- Handlebars
- Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm
- Stem
- Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
- Grips
- Supacaz foam grip, 135mm length, closed end
- SeatPost
- TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm
- Product ID
- 295549
- Weight
- 11.91 kg (26 lb, 4.1 oz)
- Weight Size
- MD
| SM | MD | LG | XL | |
| Crank Length | 165 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Handlebar Width | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Stem Length | 60 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Saddle Width | 155 | 143 | 143 | 143 |
| Seatpost Length | 125 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| 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 |
