2027 Specialized Epic 9 Expert Carbon

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, realize 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 Shift Levers SRAM AXS POD Controller Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB Threaded Wide Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission Chain SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain Crankset SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T Cassette SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52t 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 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 Product ID 274033 Weight Weight 10.95 kg (24 lb, 2.2 oz) Weight Size MD