Specialized S-Works Epic 9 Ultralight LTD
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Specialized S-Works Epic 9 Ultralight LTD
Product Details
The Specialized S-Works Epic 9 UL LTD is designed for riders who demand the lightest, fastest, most capable XC race bike in the world. Built on 24 years of World Cup, World Championship, and Olympic-winning innovation, Epic 9 represents the culmination of relentless pursuit by the Specialized Science Club, an unmatched R&D team of engineers, racers, and ride-dynamics obsessives who focused on eliminating what slows riders down: extra grams, wasted motion, and micro-mistakes in rough terrain.
At just 1,589 grams for the frame (size medium), Epic 9 is 129 grams lighter than the nearest competitor and stands as the lightest full-suspension XC race bike ever made. The complete S-Works Ultralight LTD build weighs approximately 8.5 kg (19 lbs 1.5 oz). Through advanced FEA optimization and meticulous gram-saving design, every surface and structure has been engineered to reduce weight without compromising efficiency, stiffness, or control.
With 120mm of travel front and rear, Epic 9 delivers improved suspension performance thanks to 11% reduced friction and refined kinematics. The Dynamic Trio damping system offers three distinct modes, Wide Open, Magic Middle, and Sprint-On-Lock, ensuring optimal performance across technical descents, varied terrain, and race sprints. Developed with input from elite racers, this platform is proven at the highest level of XC competition.
Key Features
- Frame - S-Works FACT 12m Carbon with Progressive XC Race Geometry and 120mm Travel
- Suspension - RockShox SID SL Ultimate Fork with RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Shock
- Drivetrain - SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission Wireless Electronic with TRICKSTUFF Piccola brakes.
- Wheelset - Roval World Cup with DT Swiss 180 Hubs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | S-Works FACT 12m 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 |
| Seat Binder | Specialized Alloy 34.9, Ti Bolt |
| SWAT | SWAT BOX 2.0 ASSY |
| Rear Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL Ultimate, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 110mm travel |
| Front Brake | TRICKSTUFF Piccola, 2-piston, carbon lever blade, Ti hardware, 160mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | TRICKSTUFF Piccola, 2-piston, carbon lever blade, Ti hardware, 160mm rotor |
| Shift Levers | SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate with discrete clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM CS-1299, 12 speed, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain |
| Crankset | SRAM / Quarq XX SL Eagle Power Meter Crankset, DUB (SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T) |
| Bottom Bracket | Ceramicspeed Alpha, DUB |
| Front Tire | Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite casing, T5/T7 compound, 29x2.35 |
| Front Wheel | Roval Control World Cup, mini hooked carbon, 28.5mm inner width, tubeless ready, Roval Control World Cup hub, 6-bolt, DT Swiss ceramic bearings, Roval carbon spokes with Ti end pieces |
| Rear Tire | Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite casing, T5/T7 compound, 29x2.35 |
| Rear Wheel | Roval Control World Cup, mini hooked carbon, 28.5mm inner width, tubeless ready, Roval Control World Cup hub, 6-bolt, DT Swiss 180 internals, Roval carbon spokes with Ti end pieces |
| Inner Tubes | Specialized TPU inner tube |
| Handlebars | Roval Control SL integrated cockpit, 60mm/70mm x -6 degree integrated stem, 8-degree backsweep, 2 degree upsweep, 760mm width |
| Grips | Supacaz Supalite foam grip, closed end |
| Saddle | S-Works Power with Mirror |
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Divine SL, SM:100mm, M-XL:125mm travel, 30.9 |
| Product ID | 291037 |
| Weight | 8.66 kg (19 lb, 1.5 oz) |
| Weight Size | MD |
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length (mm) | 165 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Handlebar Width (mm) | 760 | 760 | 760 | 760 |
| Stem Length (mm) | 60 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Saddle Width (mm) | 155 | 143 | 143 | 143 |
| Seatpost Length (mm) | 100 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Stack (mm) | 589 | 599 | 612 | 639 |
| Reach (Low) (mm) | 427 | 457 | 487 | 512 |
| Reach (High) (mm) | 432 | 462 | 492 | 517 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 92 | 105 | 120 | 150 |
| Head Tube Angle (Low) (°) | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° | 66.5° |
| Head Tube Angle (High) (°) | 66.9° | 66.9° | 66.9° | 66.9° |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 328 | 330 | 330 | 330 |
| BB Drop (Low) (mm) | 47 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| BB Drop (High) (mm) | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Trail (mm) | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 |
| Fork Length (mm) | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Fork Rake / Offset (mm) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Front Center (mm) | 711 | 746 | 782 | 819 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 435 | 435 | 438 | 442 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1142 | 1178 | 1217 | 1258 |
| Top Tube Length (mm) | 566 | 599 | 632 | 664 |
| Frame Standover Height (mm) | 740 | 746 | 749 | 756 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 390 | 410 | 455 | 505 |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Seatpost Max Insertion (mm) | 190 | 220 | 260 | 315 |
| Seatpost Min Insertion (mm) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Saddle Height for Effective STA (mm) | 690 | 735 | 780 | 825 |