Specialized Epic 9 Expert SRAM GX / RockShox Select+ (2027)

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.

At a Glance

Use:- XC Racing

Frame:- FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel

Suspension:- Front: RockShox SID Select / Rear: RockShox SidLuxe Select

Drivetrain:- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission

Wheels:- Roval Control SL V w/ DT Swiss 370 Hubs

Weight:- 10.95 kg

Specifications:-

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

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

Front Brake:- SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Rear Brake:- SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Shift Lever:- SRAM AXS POD Controller

Rear Derailleur:- SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

Chain:- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

Cassette:- SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52t

Crankset:- SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T

Bottom Bracket:- SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

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

Inner Tubes:- Specialized Turbo Tube 48mm Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4

Front Tyre:- Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Rear Tyre:- Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

Handlebars:- Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clamp

Stem:- Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm

Grips:- SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Saddle:- Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seat Post:- X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset

Weight:- 10.95 kg (Medium)