Product Info
Details + Specs
S-Works Epic 9
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
S-Works FACT 12m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider First…
Fork
RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant, 3-position Ride Dynamics, Debon…
Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, 3-position Ride Dynamics…
Drivetrain
SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS
Brakes
SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Weight
9.66kg (21lb 4.7oz), size Medium
Key highlights
Progressive XC Race Geometry and 120mm of travel deliver the lightest full-suspension XC race bike Specialized has ever built.
a SID Ultimate fork and SIDLuxe Ultimate shock automatically adjust to the terrain in real time.
wireless 12-speed shifting paired with a Quarq power meter crankset for race-day precision.
ultra-light race wheels with ceramic-bearing hubs, paired with fast-rolling Fast Trak/Air Trak tyres.
Complete specification
Full build details
Components are grouped by bike system so the complete build is easy to scan.
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 travel
Suspension
Fork
RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant, 3-position Ride Dynamics, Debon Air, 15x110mm thru-axle, 44mm offset, 120mm travel
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, 3-position Ride Dynamics, Solo Air, 190x45mm
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear Brake
SRAM Motive Ultimate, 4-piston hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Drivetrain
Shifters
SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS
Cassette
SRAM CS-1299, 12-speed, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, 12-speed Flattop
Crankset
SRAM/Quarq XX SL Eagle Power Meter, DUB, 34t (165mm SM / 170mm M-XL)
Bottom Bracket
CeramicSpeed Alpha, DUB
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
Roval Control SL World Cup carbon, ceramic-bearing hubs, tubeless ready
Tyres
Specialized Fast Trak (front) / Air Trak (rear), Flex Lite casing, 29x2.35
Cockpit and contact points
Handlebars
Roval Control SL Integrated cockpit, 760mm width, 8-degree backsweep, 2-degree upsweep
Stem
Integrated, 60/70mm, -6 degrees
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb AXS dropper, 30.9mm (125mm S / 150mm M-L / 175mm XL)
Saddle
S-Works Power EVO with Mirror, carbon rails
Weight and sizing
Weight
9.66kg (21lb 4.7oz), size Medium
Weight is based on a production painted bike in the stated reference size. Actual weight can vary with colour, size and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.