2027 Specialized Epic 9 Expert

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

Weight

10.95 kg

Specifications

Frameset

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

SWAT
SWAT BOX 2.0 ASSY

Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

Suspension

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

Brakes

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

Drivetrain

Cassette
SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS POD Controller
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission
Crankset
SRAM 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

Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Stem
Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm
Grips
SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clamp
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
Weight
10.95 kg (Medium