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.
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
Suspension 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
Brakes
- Front Brake SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
- Rear Brake SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Drivetrain 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
Wheels & tires Rear Hub Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
- Front Hub Sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h
- Rear Tyre Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Rims Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h
- Front Tyre 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
CockpitbSaddle 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, SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm
Weight 11.91 kg (26 lb, 4.1 oz)
- Weight Size MD
