Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world.

Specialized 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 Specialized 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.

FEATURES

  • Use - XC Racing
  • Frame - FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel
  • Suspension - Front: RockShox Reba
    Rear: RockShox SidLuxe Select+
  • Drivetrain - SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission
  • Wheels - Specialized Alloy 29
  • Weight - 26 lbs. 4.1 oz.

Specialized

Epic 9 Sport

$4,699.99

Size Guide

S0 / XXS  S1 / XS S2 / S S3 / M S4 / L S5 / XL S6 / XXL
4'9" - 5'2" 4'11" - 5'3" 5'2" - 5'8" 5'5" - 5'11" 5'8" - 6'2" 5'10" - 6'4" 6'2" - 6'8"

Size Down for More Maneuverability, Size Up for More Stability

 

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SKU: 90327-6002

Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world.

Specialized 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 Specialized 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.

FEATURES

  • Use - XC Racing
  • Frame - FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel
  • Suspension - Front: RockShox Reba
    Rear: RockShox SidLuxe Select+
  • Drivetrain - SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission
  • Wheels - Specialized Alloy 29
  • Weight - 26 lbs. 4.1 oz.
SPECIFICATIONS

Frameset

  • Frame: FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible, internal cable routing, 120mm travel.
  • Optimization: Specifically optimized for wireless electronic drivetrains.
  • 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.

Drivetrain & Brakes

  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS (Wireless).
  • Shift Levers: SRAM AXS Pod Controller w/ discrete clamp.
  • Cassette: SRAM 12-speed, 10–52t.
  • Crankset: SRAM Eagle 70, 165/170mm, 55mm chainline, 32T.
  • Chain: SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop.
  • Brakes: SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc.
  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide.

Wheels & Tires

  • Rims: Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, 28h.
  • Front Hub: Sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm, 28h.
  • Rear Hub: Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm, 32h.
  • Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35".
  • Rear Tire: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35".
  • Spokes: Stainless, 14g.

Cockpit & Finishing

  • Handlebars: Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm.
  • Stem: Specialized 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise.
  • Seatpost: TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm (XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm travel).
  • Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails.
  • Grips: Supacaz foam grip, 135mm length.

Product Details

  • Product ID: 295549

Weight

Complete Bike (Medium): 11.91 kg (26 lb, 4.1 oz)

GEOMETRY
S M L XL
Crank Length 165mm 170mm 170mm 170mm
Handlebar Width 760mm 760mm 760mm 760mm
Stem Length 60mm 70mm 70mm 70mm
Saddle Width 155mm 143mm 143mm 143mm
Seatpost Length 100mm 125mm 125mm 125mm
Stack 594mm 604mm 618mm 645mm
Reach (Low) 420mm 450mm 480mm 505mm
Reach (High) 425mm 455mm 485mm 510mm
Head-Tube Length 92mm 105mm 120mm 150mm
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 333mm 335mm 335mm 335mm
B-B Drop (Low) 42mm 40mm 40mm 40mm
B-B Drop (High) 37mm 35mm 35mm 35mm
Trail 120mm 120mm 120mm 120mm
Fork Length (full) 531mm 531mm 531mm 531mm
Fork Rake/Offset 44mm 44mm 44mm 44mm
Front Center 716mm 752mm 788mm 823mm
Chain-Stay Length 435mm 435mm 438mm 442mm
Wheelbase 1148mm 1184mm 1223mm 1264mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal) 568mm 601mm 634mm 666mm
Frame Stand-Over Height 749mm 755mm 757mm 764mm
Seat-Tube Length 390mm 410mm 455mm 505mm
Seat-Tube Angle 76° 76° 76° 76°
Seat Post Max Insertion 190mm 220mm 260mm 315mm
Seat Post Min Insertion 80mm 80mm 80mm 80mm
Saddle Height for Effective STA 690mm 735mm 780mm 825mm
FEATURES

Key Technologies

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FACT Carbon Fiber

Short for Functional Advanced Composite Technology, is a comprehensive engineering process that guides the development of frames and components, all the way from initial sketches to finished products.
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