2027 Specialized Epic 9 Expert

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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 worl d. 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 FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel Suspension Front: RockShox SID Select+ Rear: RockShox SidLuxe Select+ Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Wheels Roval Control SL VI w/ DT Swiss 370 Hubs Weight 10.95 kg Specifications Frameset FrameFACT 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 SWATSWAT BOX 2.0 ASSY Seat BinderSpecialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt Suspension ForkRockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm TravelRear ShockRockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm Brakes Rear BrakeSRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotorFront BrakeSRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor Drivetrain CassetteSRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52tChainSRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop ChainShift LeversSRAM AXS POD ControllerBottom BracketSRAM DUB Threaded WideRear DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle AXS TransmissionCranksetSRAM GX Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T Wheels & tires Front Wheel Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull Rear 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 Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4 Cockpit SaddleBody Geometry Power Sport, steel railsStemRoval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mmGripsSRAM Slip on with Twist-LocHandlebarsSpecialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clampSeatPostX-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offsetWeight10.95 kg (Medium Show more