Features

Description

The evolution of the fastest

The lightest, fastest, and most capable XC race bike ever

The Epic 9 is the result of 24 years of winning innovations in XC cycling, concentrated into the fastest race bike in the world.
We started with the Epic 8, which became the global benchmark. Then we removed everything that weighed it down, lightening it by 206 grams. That's why our Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC race bike in the world.
We then reduced suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics. The result? Unparalleled efficiency, performance, and speed for every watt of power.
Speed is the natural consequence of the perfect integration between the bike and the rider, who is then free to express their full potential.

Frame

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 Post Clamp: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

SWAT: SWAT Box 2.0

Suspension

Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Fork: RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Brakes

Front Brake: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Drivetrain

Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Controller

Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52t

Chain: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Wheels

Front Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Front 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

Rear Wheel: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull

Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4

Cockpit

Stem: Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm

Handlebars: Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clamp

Grips: SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset

Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Weight

Weight: 10.95 kg (24 lb, 2.2 oz)

Weight Size: MD