2026 Specialized Epic 9 S-Works : The Absolute Pinnacle of XC Speed
This is what happens when nothing is left on the table.
The Epic 9 S-Works takes everything Specialized have learned from over two decades of World Cup racing and strips it back to the purest expression of speed. Lighter, more efficient, and more capable than anything that’s come before it, this is a bike built for one thing… going as fast as physically possible.
At just 9.66 kg, it’s not just light. It’s absurd.
Flight Attendant Suspension : Speed Without Thinking
The Epic 9 S-Works runs a full RockShox Flight Attendant system, front and rear. This isn’t just electronic suspension for the sake of it. It actively reads the terrain and your input, adjusting in real time to keep you in the fastest possible setting.
Climbing, sprinting, descending… it’s always in the right mode, without you having to think about it.
The result is simple. More efficiency when it matters, more control when it counts.
FACT 12m Frame : Lighter, Stiffer, Faster
This is the lightest full-suspension XC frame Specialized have ever produced, and it shows the moment you put power down.
With 120mm of travel and refined kinematics that reduce suspension friction by 11%, the Epic 9 doesn’t just pedal efficiently, it feels almost frictionless. Every watt goes forward.
Progressive XC geometry keeps things sharp and precise on the climbs, but adds enough confidence for modern, technical race courses.
SRAM XX SL Transmission : Top Tier Wireless Precision
The drivetrain is as high-end as it gets.
SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission delivers flawless shifting under load, with a fully wireless setup that’s as clean as it is reliable. Paired with a Quarq power meter crank and CeramicSpeed bottom bracket, this is a system built for riders who care about every detail.
Roval Control World Cup Wheels : Built for the Fastest
Ultra-light carbon rims, DT Swiss 180 internals, ceramic bearings and carbon spokes. These wheels are designed for one thing… speed.
Fast acceleration, razor sharp handling and minimal rolling resistance, paired with Specialized’s Fast Trak and Air Trak tyres for maximum efficiency on race day.
Brakes & Finishing Kit
SRAM Motive Ultimate brakes provide powerful, consistent stopping without unnecessary weight.
The Roval integrated cockpit keeps things clean and precise, while the S-Works Power Mirror saddle and Reverb AXS dropper round out a build that balances performance with just enough practicality for modern XC racing.
The 2026 Specialized Epic 9 S-Works is the benchmark
Lighter than ever, faster than ever, and smarter than ever thanks to Flight Attendant, this is a bike built for riders who are chasing podiums, personal bests, or simply the fastest ride they’ve ever experienced.
If speed is the goal, this is as good as it gets.
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER
These bikes arriving End of May 2026
- Red Tint / S - ETA Late May
- Red Tint / M - ETA Late May
- Red Tint / XL - ETA Late May
- Obsidian Impasto / M - ETA Late May
- Obsidian Impasto / L - ETA Late May
- Obsidian Impasto / XL - ETA Late May
