2027 Specialized Epic 9 Pro XC Mountain Bike | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | RockShox Ultimate Flight Attendant | Roval Control SL VI Wheels
The Specialized Epic 9 Pro XC Mountain Bike is built for riders who demand elite cross-country speed, lightweight efficiency, and race-ready control on the most demanding XC courses. Designed as part of the next evolution of the legendary Epic platform, the Epic 9 Pro combines a high-performance FACT 11m Carbon frame, advanced RockShox Flight Attendant suspension, and a precise SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain to deliver exceptional speed, capability, and confidence.
Representing 24 years of winning XC innovation, the Specialized Epic 9 has been engineered to be lighter, faster, and more efficient than ever. Building on the benchmark set by the Epic 8, the Epic 9 removes 206g of weight, helping create an incredibly light full-suspension XC race bike designed for maximum speed per watt.
The suspension system has also been refined, with 11% less suspension friction and improved kinematics for smoother performance, better traction, and greater efficiency across technical race terrain. Whether climbing, sprinting, descending, or navigating roots, rocks, and fast singletrack, the Specialized Epic 9 Pro is designed to help every rider unlock more speed.
Race-Ready XC Performance
At the heart of the bike is a FACT 11m Carbon frame with Progressive XC Race Geometry and 120mm of travel, giving the Epic 9 Pro the perfect balance of lightweight climbing performance and modern technical capability. It is engineered for aggressive XC racing, marathon events, and riders who want a fast, efficient, full-suspension mountain bike without compromising control.
The RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant fork and RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant rear shock automatically adapt to the terrain, helping optimise suspension performance for climbing, pedalling, and descending. This intelligent suspension platform keeps the bike efficient when power matters most and active when traction and control are essential.
A SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission delivers precise, durable wireless shifting under load, giving riders dependable performance during race efforts and high-pressure technical sections. Paired with Roval Control SL VI wheels with DT Swiss 350 hubs, the Epic 9 Pro offers a lightweight, responsive, and race-proven wheelset built for XC speed.
The Specialized Epic 9 Pro XC Mountain Bike is ideal for competitive cross-country riders, endurance racers, and performance-focused mountain bikers looking for a lightweight full-suspension XC bike with cutting-edge electronic suspension and premium components.
With its FACT 11m carbon frame, 120mm progressive XC suspension platform, RockShox Ultimate Flight Attendant system, SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, and Roval Control SL VI wheels, the Epic 9 Pro delivers the speed, efficiency, and capability required for modern XC racing.
If you are looking for a fast, lightweight, full-suspension carbon XC mountain bike built for climbing efficiency, technical control, and race-day performance, the Specialized Epic 9 Pro is engineered to lead from the front.