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Specialized
S-Works Epic 9 Frameset

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$7,000.00
Color:Satin Carbon

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The Specialized S-Works Epic 9 Frameset is one of the lightest XC race framesets for serious racers and caual riders

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Epic 9 is the kind of foundation that makes everything you build on top of it feel intentional. It's light, it's rigid under power, and for an XC race build I wouldn't start anywhere else."


The Epic 9 is 206 grams lighter than the Epic 8 and built around S-Works FACT 12m carbon, making it one of the lightest full-suspension XC race framesets available. The updated Flight Attendant suspension cuts friction by 11% over the previous generation and adjusts automatically, so you're always in the right mode without thinking about it. With 120mm of travel, a threaded BB, UDH-compatible dropout, and internal routing optimized for wireless drivetrains, it's a clean and capable platform for anyone putting together a serious XC race build.


Building up the Epic 9 and want help dialing in the right spec? Our Gearhead® Experts know this frame inside out. Reach out and we'll help you put together a build that matches how you ride.


Details

  • Built for XC racers who want to hand-pick every component on their race setup
  • 206 grams lighter than the Epic 8 for a faster, more responsive ride on the trail
  • Threaded bottom bracket keeps power transfer consistent and maintenance straightforward
  • UDH-compatible dropout works with current and future SRAM drivetrains out of the box
  • Flip chip adjusts head angle so you can match the geometry to the course
  • SWAT Box 2.0 built into the frame keeps a spare tube and tools within reach
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Frame Material
S-Works FACT 12m Carbon
Wheel Size
29in
Rear Shock
RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant, Solo Air
Rear Travel
120mm
Fork
RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant, Debon Air
Fork Travel
120mm
Bottom Bracket Type
threaded
Cable Routing
internal
Brake Type
disc
Front Axle
15 x 110mm
Rear Axle
12 x 148mm
Claimed Weight
7lb, 11.1oz (3.49kg)
Activity
cross-country, trail
Manufacturer Warranty
limited 2 year (limited lifetime with registration within first 90 days)

Evolution Of The Fastest

Rider on Epic 9 ike with red spotlight and blurred motion lines.

Built to Race, Nothing Left Out

XC cyclist getting air on lip of grassy hill.

The Lightest Yet

At 1,589 grams, the Epic 9 frame is 129 grams lighter than any other full-suspension XC frame on the market. Every wall, every junction, every gram was accounted for

XC cyclist riding rocky technical section of a trail.

Less Resistance, More Control

Updated pivots and a redesigned link cut friction by 11% throughout the suspension system. Less resistance means the frame reacts faster, holds traction longer, and keeps the rider in control through rough terrain

XC cyclist riding fast uphill on hilly trail.

Three Modes, Any Terrain

Three rear shock settings, each tuned for a different race demand. Wide Open for descents and technical terrain. Magic Middle self-adjusts between pedaling efficiency and active suspension. Sprint-On-Lock for smooth ground and pure power output

XC cyclist riding fast in a blur dowhnill.

Tuned To You

Every size gets its own chainstay length for precise handling. A flip-chip at the bottom bracket lets riders adjust ride height to match their terrain without swapping parts

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Person pedaling on Specialized Epic 9 S-Works bike.

A cluttered, sun-drenched bicycle workshop filled with mountain bikes, hanging tires, and specialized tools, with the Specialized logo boldly centered in the middle of the frame.

Made for Riders, By Riders

Since 1974, Specialized has built bikes and gear grounded in rider-first thinking, pushing boundaries to innovate the world of cycling.

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