{"product_id":"s-works-epic-9-ultralight-ltd","title":"S-Works Epic 9 Ultralight LTD","description":"Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world. Starting with Epic 8's world-beating benchmark, the design removed what held it back, shedding 206 grams to make Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet.\n\nThe suspension friction was cut by 11% and the kinematics refined, resulting in unmatched efficiency, capability, and speed per watt. Speed emerges as the natural outcome of a bike so seamlessly integrated around the rider that it disappears, leaving only the rider's full potential realized.\n\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"hero-banner\" data-theme=\"black\" data-align-h=\"left\" data-align-v=\"center\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-content-max-width=\"520\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWorld’s Lightest\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC race bike ever made. 1,589 grams\\*. 206 grams lighter than Epic 8.\\\n\\\nThe production S-Works Epic 9 Ultralight LTD weighs just 8.5 kg (18 lb 14 oz), size medium.\\\n\\\nLess mass, more speed. And not at the expense of performance. Efficiency, ride quality, and capability all improved.\\\n\\\n\\*Medium, Carbon\/White color, with shock, seat collar, axle, and all hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/MTB-5284_npi-epic-9_pdp_hero-banner-1?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"World’s Lightest\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"deck-of-cards\" data-theme=\"black\" data-square-cards=\"false\" data-card-count=\"3\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\" data-gradient=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e206 Grams Faster\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe didn’t cut weight in one place. We removed it everywhere. The result is the lightest full-suspension XC frame ever built; faster acceleration, sharper response, better control, and more speed per watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/MTB-5284_npi-epic-9_pdp_deck-of-cards-1_card-1_D?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"206 Grams Faster\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\" data-gradient=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDevotion to Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of micro‑optimizations, zero compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/MTB-5284_npi-epic-9_pdp_deck-of-cards-3_card-1_D?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"Devotion to Detail\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\" data-gradient=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNumbers Don’t Lie\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e129 Grams Lighter than the closest competitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/MTB-5284_npi-epic-9_pdp_deck-of-cards-1_card-3?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"Numbers Don’t Lie\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"hero-banner\" data-theme=\"black\" data-align-h=\"left\" data-align-v=\"center\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-content-max-width=\"450\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePeerless Capability\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpic 9 is built for modern cross country racing, where speeds are high, lines are ugly, and hesitation and mistakes are punished by the competition.  Unmatched capability, control, and composure make the difference between winning and crashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/MTB-5284_npi-epic-9_pdp_hero-banner-2?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"Peerless Capability\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"deck-of-cards\" data-theme=\"black\" data-square-cards=\"false\" data-card-count=\"3\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\" data-gradient=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePlush. Supple. Sharp.\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLower friction and refined kinematics unlock composure at race speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/MTB-5284_npi-epic-9_pdp_deck-of-cards-2_card-1?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"Plush. Supple. Sharp.\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\" data-gradient=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSuspension Science\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLeverage tuned for traction, efficiency, and bottom-out control.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/MTB-5284_npi-epic-9_pdp_deck-of-cards-2_card-2_D?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"Suspension Science\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\" data-gradient=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDynamic Trio\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThree suspension modes, one goal: maximum velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/MTB-5284_npi-epic-9_pdp_deck-of-cards-2_card-3_D?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"Dynamic Trio\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"hero-banner\" data-theme=\"black\" data-align-h=\"right\" data-align-v=\"center\" data-content-max-width=\"430\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNo Wasted Watts\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOptimized kinematics, supportive suspension, and race-proven geometry keeps you centered while the suspension stays active and efficient. Every watt drives forward. Less wasted motion. Less fatigue. 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