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+<br>Rear: RockShox SidLuxe Select+
Drivetrain
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Wheels
Roval Control SL VI w/ DT Swiss 370 Hubs
Weight
24 lbs. 2.2 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
- SWAT
- SWAT Box 2.0
- Seat Binder
- Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
- Fork
- RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
- Rear Shock
- RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm
- Rear Brake
- SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
- Front Brake
- SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
- Shift Levers
- SRAM AXS POD Controller
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
- Crankset
- SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T
- Cassette
- SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52t
- Front Wheel
- Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull
- Rear 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
- 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
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
- Stem
- Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm
- Grips
- SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
- Handlebars
- Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clamp
- SeatPost
- X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
- Product ID
- 274033
- Weight
- 10.95 kg (24 lb, 2.2 oz)
- Weight Size
- MD
| SM | MD | LG | XL | |
| Crank Length | 165 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Handlebar Width | 760 | 760 | 760 | 760 |
| Stem Length | 60 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Saddle Width | 155 | 143 | 143 | 143 |
| Seatpost Length | 125 | 150 | 150 | 170 |
| 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 |
