Epic 9 Expert

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Epic 9 Expert

Epic 9 Expert

$7,499.99

- Cross Country Mountain BIKES -

Specialized Epic 9 Expert Cross Country Mountain Bike

Overview

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.

Features

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
24 lbs. 2.2 oz. (10.95 kg)

The Build Specs

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
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
Weight
Weight 10.95 kg (24 lb, 2.2 oz)
Weight Size MD

The Geometry

MeasurementSMLXL
Stackmm594604618645
Reach (Low)mm420450480505
Reach (High)mm425455485510
Head-Tube Lengthmm92105120150
Head-Tube Angle (Low)degrees65.965.965.965.9
Head-Tube Angle (High)degrees66.366.366.366.3
B-B Heightmm333335335335
B-B Drop (Low)mm42404040
B-B Drop (High)mm37353535
Trailmm120120120120
Fork Length (full)mm531531531531
Fork Rake/Offsetmm44444444
Front Centermm716752788823
Chain-Stay Lengthmm435435438442
Wheelbasemm1148118412231264
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)mm568601634666
Frame Stand-Over Heightmm749755757764
Seat-Tube Lengthmm390410455505
Seat-Tube Angledegrees76767676
Seat Post Max Insertionmm190220260315
Seat Post Min Insertionmm80808080
Saddle Height for Effective STAmm690735780825