2027 Specialized Epic 9 Expert

Evolution of the Fastest

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

SWAT: SWAT Box 2.0

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 Sport, steel 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 details

Product ID: 274033

Weight

Weight: 10.95 kg (24 lb, 2.2 oz)

Weight Size: MD

2027 Specialized Epic 9 Expert

Product Details

Evolution of the Fastest

Technical Specifications

Can't find what you need?