SPECIALIZED S-WORKS EPIC 9

The Specialized S-Works Epic 9 represents the most advanced point of cross-country race mountain biking. Designed for those seeking the ultimate in lightness, efficiency, and speed, it is a full-suspension XC bike built to dominate modern competitions, where every watt counts and every technical detail can make a difference. It is the most extreme expression of 24 years of Specialized development in the XC world, concentrated in a bike capable of redefining the standards of the category.

Developed from the Epic 8 platform and further lightened by 206 grams, the Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC race bike ever made by Specialized. The S-Works FACT 12m carbon frame combines stiffness, immediate response, and refined absorption capability, offering exceptional dynamic behavior both on climbs and technical sections. The Progressive XC Race geometry, developed with a Rider-First Engineered approach, ensures a modern, aggressive, and perfectly balanced position between stability, control, and performance.

The 120 mm suspension represents one of the key points of this platform. Specialized worked to reduce system friction by 11% and further refine the kinematics, resulting in a bike that is even more efficient, more sensitive, and faster. The RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant fork and RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant rear shock work in synergy to offer advanced electronic management of the setup, adapting suspension response in real-time and optimizing the bike's behavior based on terrain and riding style.

The SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission completes a top-tier build designed for pure racing. The wireless shifting is precise, fast, and reliable, while the SRAM / Quarq XX SL Eagle crankset with integrated power meter allows you to accurately monitor your effort and make the most of every training and race phase. The CeramicSpeed Alpha DUB bottom bracket adds further smoothness and mechanical refinement to a platform already at the top of the industry.

The SRAM Motive Ultimate 4-piston braking system ensures power, modulation, and control, with a 180 mm front and 160 mm rear configuration to guarantee safety and performance even on the most technical and fast circuits. The Roval Control World Cup carbon wheels, with a 28.5 mm internal channel, DT Swiss 180 internal hubs, and carbon spokes with titanium nipples, offer an exceptional mix of lightness, precision, and stiffness, decisively contributing to quick acceleration and the feeling of an extremely responsive bike under load.

Completing the build are top-tier components such as the integrated Roval Control SL cockpit, the RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post, and the Specialized S-Works Power EVO Mirror saddle with carbon rails, which further elevate comfort, control, and technical refinement.

The Specialized S-Works Epic 9 is therefore the definitive choice for the XC and marathon athlete who wants a no-compromise bike: a modern, ultra-light, and technologically advanced full race machine, designed to turn every watt into real speed and deliver maximum performance in every race and high-intensity ride.

Technical specifications:

Frame
S-Works FACT 12m Carbon frame
Progressive XC Race Geometry
Rider-First Engineered™
Threaded bottom bracket
12x148 mm rear dropout, UDH compatible
Internal cable routing
120 mm rear travel
Optimized for wireless drivetrains

SWAT Box 2.0
Specialized Alloy 34.9 seat collar with titanium bolt

Suspension
RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant fork
Ride Dynamics development
3 positions
DebonAir
15x110 mm thru-axle
44 mm offset
120 mm travel

RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant rear shock
Ride Dynamics development
3 positions
Solo Air
190x45 mm size

Brakes
SRAM Motive Ultimate front brake
4-piston caliper
180 mm hydraulic disc

SRAM Motive Ultimate rear brake
4-piston caliper
160 mm hydraulic disc

Drivetrain
CeramicSpeed Alpha, DUB bottom bracket
SRAM / Quarq XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset
DUB
Sizes SM: 165 mm
Sizes M-XL: 170 mm
34T chainring

SRAM AXS POD Ultimate Controller
SRAM CS-1299 cassette, 12-speed, 10-52T
SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS rear derailleur
SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop chain

Wheels
Roval Control World Cup front wheel
Mini hooked carbon
28.5 mm internal channel
Tubeless ready
Roval Control World Cup hub
DT Swiss ceramic bearings
Roval carbon spokes with titanium nipples

Roval Control World Cup rear wheel
Mini hooked carbon
28.5 mm internal channel
Tubeless ready
Roval Control World Cup hub
DT Swiss 180 internals
Roval carbon spokes with titanium nipples

Specialized Fast Trak front tire
Flex Lite Casing
T5/T7 compound
29x2.35

Specialized Air Trak rear tire
Flex Lite Casing
T5/T7 compound
29x2.35

Specialized TPU inner tubes

Cockpit
Roval Control SL Integrated Cockpit handlebar
Integrated stem 60 mm / 70 mm
-6° tilt
8° backsweep
2° upsweep
760 mm width

Specialized Trail Grips

Seatpost/Saddle
RockShox Reverb AXS seatpost, 30.9 mm
Size S: 125 mm
Sizes M/L: 150 mm
Size XL: 175 mm

Specialized S-Works Power EVO Mirror saddle
Carbon rails
Size SM: 155 mm
Sizes M-XL: 143 mm

Product details
Product ID: 274030

Weight
9.66 kg

Test size
MD

Tip: to receive the bike ready to ride, you can add the “Bici montata e regolata dai tecnici Cicli Drigani” option to your cart for €59. With this service, the bike will arrive assembled, adjusted, and ready to pedal. Without this option, the bike will be delivered in the manufacturer's original packaging and will require some technical operations before it can be used safely.