The Specialized Epic 9 is a ground-up evolution of what a modern XC race bike can be, built with one goal in mind: eliminate anything that slows you down. Lighter weight, reduced friction, and smarter suspension all come together to create a bike that carries speed better than anything before it. It starts with the frame. At just 1,589 grams (S-Works 12m frame), the Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC frame ever made, achieved through obsessive refinement of every surface and structure. Using advanced FEA optimization and hundreds of micro-adjustments, Specialized removed weight without sacrificing stiffness, strength, or ride quality. The result is not just lighter, but faster in real terrain where efficiency actually matters. That efficiency is system-wide. Epic 9 builds on the ben