Product Info
Details + Specs
Epic 9 Comp
Speed built for the dirt
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.
Best for: Cross-country racing, fast trail riding and efficient climbing.
At a glance
Frame
FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™…
Fork
RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air…
Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc…
Drivetrain
SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS
Brakes
SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
Key highlights
The lightest full-suspension XC race bike Specialized has ever built, 206 grams lighter than the benchmark-setting Epic 8
FACT 11m Carbon frame with progressive XC race geometry and 120mm of travel
RockShox SID Select fork paired with a RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ shock, tuned to cut suspension friction by 11%
SRAM S1000 Eagle Transmission drivetrain
Complete specification
Full build details
Components are grouped by bike system so the complete build is easy to scan.
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
Seat Binder
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
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS POD Controller
Rear Derailleur
SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS
Cassette
SRAM 12-speed,10-52t
Chain
SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain
Crankset
SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
Wheels and tyres
Rims
Specialized Alloy 29, 27mm internal width, tubeless
Front Hub
Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Elemental
Front tyre
Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Rear tyre
Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
Inner Tubes
Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4
Cockpit and contact points
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
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Comp, chrome alloy rails
Seatpost
X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset
Component specifications are subject to change without notice.