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.

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

ForkRockShox SID ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

Rear ShockRockShox SIDLuxe ULTIMATE Flight Attendant, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Solo Air, 190x45mm

Rear BrakeSRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Front BrakeSRAM Motive Silver, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

CranksetSRAM / Quarq XO Eagle Power Meter Crankset, DUB SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T

Shift LeversSRAM AXS POD Controller

Bottom BracketSRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Rear DerailleurSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

ChainSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

CassetteSRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

Front WheelRoval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Revolution Straight Pull

Rear WheelRoval Control SL VI, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 350 hub, DT Revolution Straight Pull

Rear TireSpecialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Front TireSpecialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner TubesSpecialized TPU inner tube

SeatPostBike Yoke Divine SL, SM:100mm, M-XL:125mm travel, 30.9

StemRoval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm

HandlebarsRoval Control SL Flat, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 35mm

SaddleSpecialized Power Expert, Ti Rails, SM: 155mm, M-XL: 143mm

GripsSpecialized Trail Grips

Weight - Size MD10.39 kg (22 lb, 14.5 oz)