Specialized S-Works Epic 9
Model: S-Works Epic 9
Model year: 2026
Category: Fully
Frame material: Carbon
Weight: 9.948 kg
Wheel size: 29"/622mm
Test result
| Property | Weighting | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Riding behavior | 65% | 1,7 |
| Uphill riding behavior | 15% | 1,3 |
| Uphill suspension efficiency | 15% | 1,5 |
| Playfulness | 8% | 3,3 |
| Downhill riding behavior | 12% | 1,8 |
| Downhill suspension (fork + shock) | 15% | 1,3 |
| Lab | 10% | 0,7 |
| Weight without pedals | 6% | 0,5 |
| Wheel inertia | 4% | 1,0 |
| Equipment | 25% | 1,0 |
| Seatpost drop | 5% | 0,5 |
| Usability / Added value | 5% | 2,3 |
| Quality / Craftsmanship | 5% | 0,5 |
| Equipment quality | 5% | 0,9 |
| Bottle cage volume | 5% | 1,0 |
| Final grade | 1,4 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Radar chart rating: Uphill, Playfulness and Downhill refer to riding behavior. The larger the value, the better the suitability. Equipment refers to the quality of components. Propulsion: Total weight and wheel inertia.
Geometry - measurements overview
A
I
N
M
B
L
O
D
P
E
F
G
H
XL
| A - Top tube length | 662 mm |
| B - Seat tube length | 510 mm |
| D - Standover height | 805 mm |
| E - Chainstay length | 436 mm |
| F - Bottom bracket height | 333 mm |
| G - Wheelbase | 1259 mm |
| H - Stem length | 70 mm |
| I - Head tube length | 150 mm |
| L - BB offset | -35 mm |
| M - Stack | 641 mm |
| N - Reach | 511 mm |
| O - Seat angle | 76.8 ° |
| P - Head angle | 66.8 ° |
| Handlebar width | 760 mm |
Sitting position
stretched
balanced
compact
0
33
66
100
Frame stiffness front
very soft
5.64 N/mm
very hard
0
5
10
15
Frame stiffness rear
very soft
17.39 N/mm
very hard
0
10
20
30
Serviceability
weak
8
good
0
5
10
15
| Wheel inertia | 2.337,3 kg/cm² |
| Wheel weight | 3.017 kg |
Wheel inertia: BIKE measurement. The lower the value, the better the acceleration.
Frame stiffness: BIKE measurement. Lateral stiffness in N/mm measured separately for front and rear triangle. Front includes fork.
Wheel weight: BIKE measurement. Wheel weight per set with tires, cassette, brake disc.
Tests & Reviews
Equipment
| Rear brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Front brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Brakes | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Front brake disc | 180 |
| Rear brake disc | 160 |
| Drivetrain | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission AXS |
| Shift levers | SRAM AXS Pod Controller |
| Drivetrain type | Derailleur |
| Number of gears | 12 |
| Fork | Rock Shox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant |
| Rear shock | Rock Shox SID Luxe Ultimate Flight Attendant |
| Fork travel (mm) | 120 |
| Rear shock travel (mm) | 120 |
| Crankset | SRAM Quarq XX SL Drivetrain |
| Sprocket | SRAM XS 1299 SL |
| Handlebar | Specialized Roval Control II Integrated Cockpit |
| Grips | Specialised Trail Grips |
| Stem | Specialized Roval Control II Integrated Cockpit |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Power Evo Mirror |
| Seatpost | Rock Shox Reverb AXS |
| Wheelset | Specialized Roval Control World Cup Carbon |
| Wheel size | 29"/622mm |
| Front tire | Specialized Fast Trak Flex Lite T5/T7 29 x 2.35 |
| Rear tire | Specialized Air Trak Flex Lite T5/T7 29 x 2.35 |