Specialized Epic 9 Comp Bicycle

Specialized Epic 9 Comp: the evolution of the fastest

The Specialized Epic 9 Comp represents the evolution of the Epic platform, born from 24 years of innovation and development in the cross-country world. It is a full-suspension mountain bike designed for XC racing and cross-country riding, featuring a FACT 11m carbon frame, progressive XC competition geometry, and 120 mm of travel.

The Epic 9 stems from the evolution of the previous Epic 8, with a significant focus on weight reduction and suspension efficiency. The frame has been lightened by 206 grams, while suspension friction has been reduced by 11%, along with further kinematic optimization.

The result is a full-suspension XC MTB developed to offer high pedaling efficiency, responsiveness, and control on fast and technical trails, allowing the rider to make the most of every watt produced.

Key features

• Model: Specialized Epic 9 Comp

• Category: Full-suspension XC MTB

• Use: XC racing and riding

• Frame: FACT 11m Carbon

• Geometry: Progressive XC Race Geometry

• Travel: 120 mm

• Fork: RockShox SID Select

• Rear shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Select+

• Drivetrain: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS

• Wheels: Specialized Alloy 29

• Brakes: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston

• Weight: 11.78 kg

• Weighed size: MD

• ID: 274034

Specialized Epic 9 Comp Frame

The frame of the Specialized Epic 9 Comp is made of FACT 11m carbon and features Progressive XC Race Geometry, developed for cross-country competition.

The Rider-First Engineered™ technology helps ensure balanced ride characteristics across different sizes. The frame also features:

• Threaded bottom bracket

• Rear dropout compatible with 12x148 mm UDH

• Internal cable routing

• 120 mm of travel

• Optimized for wireless drivetrain

• SWAT Box 2.0

• Specialized Alloy 34.9 seat collar with steel bolt

The wireless drivetrain compatibility allows for a cleaner and more organized frame, while the SWAT Box 2.0 system provides integrated storage for carrying the gear you need during your rides.

120 mm RockShox suspension

The Epic 9 Comp uses a RockShox suspension system designed for XC use.

RockShox SID Select fork

The front fork is a RockShox SID Select with Ride Dynamics technology and adjustments:

• RockShox SID Select

• Ride Dynamics developed 3-position

• Debon Air

• 15x110 mm thru-axle

• 44 mm offset

• 120 mm travel

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock

In the rear, there is a RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ with:

• Ride Dynamics developed 3-position

• TwistLoc remote adjustment

• Solo Air

• 190x45 mm size

The combination of the SID fork and SIDLuxe shock allows you to take full advantage of the 120 mm of travel on the Epic 9 platform, offering effective handling of bumps during XC riding.

SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston brakes

The braking system consists of SRAM Motive Bronze hydraulic disc brakes with 4-piston calipers.

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

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

The setup therefore includes a 180 mm front rotor and a 160 mm rear rotor.

SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS drivetrain

The Epic 9 Comp is equipped with the SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS drivetrain, a 12-speed electronic configuration designed for XC use.

The drivetrain includes:

• Rear derailleur: SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS

• Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Controller

• Cassette: SRAM 12-speed, 10-52T

• Chain: SRAM 70 Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

• Crankset: SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 34T

• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Crankset

The SRAM S1000 Eagle DUB crankset is available in different lengths depending on the size:

• SM: 165 mm

• M-XL: 170 mm

• Chainring: 34T

The SRAM 12-speed 10-52T cassette offers a wide gear range to tackle both fast sections and the most demanding climbs on XC courses.

Specialized Alloy 29 wheels

The Epic 9 Comp is equipped with Specialized Alloy 29 wheels with alloy rims and is Tubeless ready.

Rims

• Specialized Alloy 29

• Inner width: 27 mm

• Tubeless

Front hub

• Specialized alloy front hub disc

• Sealed cartridge bearings

• 6-bolt mount

• 15x110 mm thru-axle

• 32 holes

Rear hub

• Alloy

• Sealed cartridge bearings

• 12x148 mm thru-axle

• 32 holes

Spokes

• DT Swiss Elemental

Specialized 29x2.35 Tires

The setup features XC-specific tires in the 29x2.35 size:

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

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

The following inner tubes are also specified:

• Inner tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube

• Valve: Presta 48 mm

• Size: 29x1.75/2.4

Cockpit and components

The Specialized Epic 9 Comp features components designed for XC use and a control-oriented riding position.

Handlebar

• Specialized Alloy Minirise

• Rise: 10 mm

• Width: 750 mm

• Clamp diameter: 35 mm

Stem

• Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem

• Length: 60 mm/70 mm

Grips

• SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

Saddle

• Body Geometry Power Sport

• Steel rails

Dropper seatpost

The Epic 9 Comp is equipped with a 30.9 mm X-Fusion Manic with travel differentiated by size:

• SM: 125 mm

• M: 150 mm

• L-XL: 170 mm

• Offset: 0 mm

Please note

Technical specifications are subject to change without notice based on component availability.
Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may not perfectly reflect the described features.

Specialized Epic 9 Comp: XC full-suspension MTB

The Specialized Epic 9 Comp combines a FACT 11m Carbon frame with progressive XC geometry, 120 mm of travel, RockShox SID Select and SIDLuxe Select+ suspension, SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS 12-speed electronic drivetrain, SRAM Motive Bronze 4-piston brakes, and Specialized Alloy 29 wheels.

Weighing in at 11.78 kg in size MD, the Epic 9 Comp is a full-suspension mountain bike developed specifically for XC races and rides, with a configuration oriented toward efficiency, speed, and control on cross-country trails.

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A Complete Guide to Bike Sizes

Foreword: Not all bike sizes are the same

Each type of bike has a specific frame and often uses a different size scale. For example, a road bike with a 54cm frame might be considered a medium size by one brand, but a large by another.

Bicycle adjustment margins

Some types of bikes, like gravel bikes, offer a wide range of adjustments, adapting to different body types. Other models, however, have limitations in this regard. This is an important aspect to consider.

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Size Charts: Find Your Perfect Bike

Gravel and road bikes

Sizes are based on the length of the top tube (in cm), which determines the reach of the bike.

For gravel, measurements may vary slightly due to different geometries, but remain similar.

Mountain bike

MTBs are measured in inches, based on the seat tube.

Sizes also vary depending on the type of MTB: full-suspension , hardtail or fat bike .

Children's bikes

The size depends on the size of the wheels, often associated with age:

What to do with half measures?

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Final tips for choosing

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