Specialized Epic 9 Expert

Specialized Epic 9 ExpertThe 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 8s 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

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.

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

Suspension
Front: RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Brakes
Front: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission

Wheels
Roval Control SL V w/ DT Swiss 370 Hubs

Weight
24 lbs. 2.2 oz. (10.95 kg)