Lightweight FACT 11M carbon frame reduces overall weight for faster acceleration and easier climbing
120 mm rear RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant suspension absorbs impacts and maintains traction on technical terrain
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission with wireless control enables seamless gear changes and precise power meter integration
Roval Control SL-Vi carbon wheels with 29x2.35 inch tires provide lightweight strength and tubeless-ready performance
Integrated SWAT Box 2.0 and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes deliver reliable stopping power in all conditions
Summarized by Shop
Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world. We started with Epic 8’s world-beating benchmark. Then removed what held it back. 206 grams gone, making Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet. Then we cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics.