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

XC Racing

Frame

S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel

Suspension

Front: RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant
Rear: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant

Drivetrain

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission

Wheels

Roval World Cup w/ DT Swiss 180 Hub

Weight

21 lbs. 4.7 oz. (9.66 kg)

Technical Specifications
Frameset
Frame
S-Works FACT 12m 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
SWAT
SWAT Box 2.0
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy 34.9, Ti Bolt
Suspension
Fork
RockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm
Brakes
Rear Brake
SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Front Brake
SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Drivetrain
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 Controller
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
Wheels & tires
Rear Wheel
Roval Control World Cup, Mini hooked carbon, 28.5mm inner width, tubeless ready, Roval Control World Cup hub, 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, DT Swiss ceramic bearings, Roval Carbon spokes w/ Ti end pieces
Rear Tire
Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Front Tire
Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Inner Tubes
Specialized TPU inner tube
Cockpit
SeatPost
RockShox Reverb AXS, 30.9mm, S: 125mm, M/L:150mm, XL: 175mm
Handlebars
Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 60mm/70mm X- 6 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 2 degree upsweep, 760mm wide
Saddle
Specialized S-Works Power EVO Mirror, Carbon Rails, SM: 155mm, M-XL: 143mm
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Product details
Product ID
274030
Weight
Weight
9.66 kg (21 lb, 4.7 oz)