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: FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel
- Suspension: Front: RockShox SID Select
Rear: RockShox SidLuxe Select+
- Drivetrain: SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission
- Wheels: Specialized Alloy 29
- Weight: 25 lbs. 15.5 oz.
TECHNICAL 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
- 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 12-speed,10-52t
- Chain: SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
- Shift Levers: SRAM AXS POD Controller
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS
- Crankset: SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T
Wheels & tires
- Rear Hub: Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
- Spokes: DT Swiss Elemental
- Rear Tire: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
- Rims: Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless
- 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
- Front Hub: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h
Cockpit
- Saddle: Body Geometry Power Comp, chrome alloy 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
- Weight: 11.78 kg (25 lb, 15.5 oz)
- Weight Size: MD
