{"product_id":"specialized-epic-9-expert-sram-gx-rockshox-select-2027","title":"Specialized Epic 9 Expert SRAM GX, RockShox Select+ (2027)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.cpx{--a:#1f7a4d;--ink:#111;--mut:#555;--line:#e6e6e6;--soft:#f6f6f4;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6}.cpx *{box-sizing:border-box}.cpx h2{font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 .5rem}.cpx h3{font-size:1.1rem;margin:1.75rem 0 .5rem}.cpx p{margin:0 0 .75rem}.cpx a{color:var(--a)}.cpx-hero{background:var(--a);color:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:1.6rem}.cpx-hero h2{color:#fff}.cpx-eyebrow{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#cfe8da;margin:0 0 .3rem}.cpx-hero p{color:#e6f2eb}.cpx-tag{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff!important}.cpx-grid{display:grid;gap:.75rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr));margin:1rem 0}.cpx-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.1rem}.cpx-card b{display:block;color:var(--a);font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2}.cpx-card span{color:var(--mut);font-size:.92rem}.cpx-tbl{overflow-x:auto}.cpx table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.93rem}.cpx th,.cpx td{text-align:left;padding:.5rem .6rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}.cpx th{width:34%;font-weight:600;background:var(--soft)}.cpx-why{background:var(--soft);border-radius:18px;padding:1.4rem;margin-top:1.75rem}.cpx-why ul{margin:.5rem 0 0;padding-left:1.1rem}.cpx-why li{margin:.35rem 0}.cpx-fine{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--mut)}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cpx-eyebrow\"\u003eSpecialized Epic 9 Expert · 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvolution of the Fastest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cpx-tag\"\u003eThe Lightest, Fastest, Most Capable XC Race Bike Ever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA FACT 11m carbon XC race bike with 120mm of travel, SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission wireless shifting and Roval carbon wheels, at 24 lbs. 2.2 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to go fast, everywhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation from Specialized. Starting from the Epic 8, Specialized took out 206 grams, making Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet. Then they cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics for more efficiency, capability and speed per watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Expert is the build for riders who want that race-bred frame with dependable, high-end parts: XC racers, marathon and endurance riders, and anyone who wants a fast, efficient trail bike for Front Range singletrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFACT 11m carbon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel, threaded BB, UDH rear dropout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRockShox Select+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSID Select+ fork and SIDLuxe Select+ shock with 3-position TwistLoc remote\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSRAM GX Eagle AXS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWireless 12-speed Transmission, 10-52t cassette, AXS POD controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoval Control SL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hubs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDropper included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX-Fusion Manic: 125mm (S), 150mm (M), 170mm (L-XL)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSWAT Box 2.0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated storage built into the frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-tbl\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXC Racing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFACT 11m 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 120mm travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRear shock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockShox SIDLuxe Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Solo Air, 190x45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRear derailleur\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShift levers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM AXS POD Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCassette\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM XG-1275 Transmission 12-speed, 10-52t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-speed Flattop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrankset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM GX Eagle, DUB, SM: 165mm, M-XL: 170mm, 34T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottom bracket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM DUB Threaded Wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston hydraulic disc; 180mm front \/ 160mm rear rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoval Control SL V, hookless carbon, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, DT Swiss 370 hub, Sapim D-Light straight pull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront: Specialized Fast Trak; Rear: Specialized Air Trak. Flex Lite casing, T5\/T7 compound, 29x2.35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner tubes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized Turbo Tube 48mm Presta, 29x1.75\/2.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandlebar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 35mm clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoval Alloy XC 2-bolt, 60mm\/70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRAM Slip On with Twist-Loc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeatpost\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Fusion Manic dropper, 30.9, SM: 125mm, M: 150mm, L-XL: 170mm travel, 0mm offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat binder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized Alloy 34.9, steel bolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSWAT Box 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 lbs. 2.2 oz. (10.95 kg), size MD*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss Agave Grey \/ Metallic White Silver; Gloss Carbon \/ White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS, M, L, XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-tbl\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGeometry (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eXL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e594\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e604\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e618\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReach (low)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e505\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheelbase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1148\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1223\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStand-over height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e749\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e755\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e757\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e764\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead-tube angle (low)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.9°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.9°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.9°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.9°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat-tube angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cpx-fine\"\u003eBetween sizes? Come in and we'll help you compare fit in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"cpx-why\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy your Epic 9 at CyclErie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Specialized dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e with shops in Erie and downtown Longmont. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/specialized-bikes-longmont\"\u003eSpecialized bike shop in Longmont\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest rides\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/test-ride-at-cyclerie-longmont\"\u003eLongmont\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ebike-test-ride-erie-co\"\u003eErie\u003c\/a\u003e. Call to check sizes and colors in stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService after the sale\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bicycle-service-and-repair-longmont-co\"\u003eLongmont\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cyclerie-service-and-repair-for-bike-and-ebike\"\u003eErie\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePay over time\u003c\/strong\u003e with Synchrony, Affirm or Shop Pay. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/financing\"\u003efinancing options\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:.75rem\"\u003eQuestions? Call Longmont at \u003ca href=\"tel:720-712-7666\"\u003e720-712-7666\u003c\/a\u003e or Erie at \u003ca href=\"tel:720-235-8660\"\u003e720-235-8660\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cpx-fine\"\u003e*Weights based on production painted frames. Actual weights vary with colorway, frame size and components. 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