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    Epic 9 Expert2027 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $7,499
    Where to Buy
    $7,499

    At Specialized

    $7,499

    At Contender

    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		24.1 lbs
    9.1
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox SID Select+
    		RockShox SIDLuxe Select+
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM Hydraulic Disc
    		Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Epic 9 Expert is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic 9 Expert
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    29 mph

    Epic 9 Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Epic 9 Expert2027 Specialized
    Frame

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Colors: Gloss Carbon / White; Gloss Agave Grey / Metallic White Silver

    Fork

    RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm Travel

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm

    Travel: 120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Stem

    Roval Alloy XC 2-bolt stem, 60mm/70mm

    Handlebar

    Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 35mm clamp

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm Travel, 0mm offset

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    SRAM Slip on with Twist-Loc

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

    Crank

    SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, SM:165mm, M-XL:170mm, 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-Speed 10-52t

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Flattop Chain

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull, Rear: Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light Straight Pull

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

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