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<br>Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
Drivetrain
SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission
Wheels
Roval World Cup w/ DT Swiss 180 Hubs
Weight
19 lbs. 1.5 oz
- 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
- SWAT
- SWAT Box 2.0
- Seat Binder
- Specialized Alloy 34.9, Ti Bolt
- Fork
- RockShox SID SL Ultimate, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm Travel
- Rear Shock
- RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm
- 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
- Bottom Bracket
- Ceramicspeed Alpha, DUB
- Crankset
- SRAM / Quarq XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, DUB SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T
- Shift Levers
- SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate with DISCRETE CLAMP
- Cassette
- SRAM CS-1299, 12 speed, 10-52t
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS
- Chain
- SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
- 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 w/ Ti end pieces
- 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 w/ Ti end pieces
- Front Tire
- Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Rear Tire
- Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Inner Tubes
- Specialized TPU inner tube
- SeatPost
- Bike Yoke Divine SL, SM:100mm, M-XL:125mm travel, 30.9
- Handlebars
- Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm/70mm X- 6 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 2 degree upsweep, 760mm wide
- Saddle
- S-Works Power with Mirror
- Grips
- Supacaz Supalite foam grip, closed end
- Product ID
- 291037
- Weight
- 8.66 kg (19 lb, 1.5 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 | 100 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Stack | 589 | 599 | 612 | 639 |
| Reach (Low) | 427 | 457 | 487 | 512 |
| Reach (High) | 432 | 462 | 492 | 517 |
| Head-Tube Length | 92 | 105 | 120 | 150 |
| Head-Tube Angle (Low) | 66.5 | 66.5 | 66.5 | 66.5 |
| Head-Tube Angle (High) | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 |
| B-B Height | 328 | 330 | 330 | 330 |
| B-B Drop (Low) | 47 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| B-B Drop (High) | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Trail | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 |
| Fork Length (full) | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Front Center | 711 | 746 | 782 | 819 |
| Chain-Stay length | 435 | 435 | 438 | 442 |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1178 | 1217 | 1258 |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 566 | 599 | 632 | 664 |
| frame Stand-Over Height | 740 | 746 | 749 | 756 |
| Seat-Tube Length | 390 | 410 | 455 | 505 |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| 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 |
