2027 Specialized Epic 9 Sport 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, realized 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 Suspension Fork RockShox REBA, Motion Control damper, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel Rear Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Select , Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Lever adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm Brakes Front Brake SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor Rear Brake SRAM DB4, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor Drivetrain Cassette SRAM 12-speed,10-52t Chain SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain Shift Levers SRAM AXS Pod Controller w/discrete clamp Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB Threaded Wide Crankset SRAM Eagle 70, 165/170mm, 55mm chainline, 32T Rear Derailleur SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Wheels & Tires Rear Hub Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h Front Hub Sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h Rear Tire Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 Rims Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h 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 Spokes Stainless, 14g Cockpit Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails Handlebars Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm Stem Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise Grips Supacaz foam grip, 135mm length, closed end SeatPost TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm Product ID 295549 Weight Weight 11.91 kg (26 lb, 4.1 oz) Weight Size MD