The all new Specialized Epic 9 is out. I have yet to see a ride review. Figured I would get the word out so we can start discussing. So far the only info I have is the Specialized Podcast. I cant even find it on the website. I found an insta photo of Sophia Gomez’s epic. It looks to have a longer …

[image] wik04: Pretty awesome that they made a 19lb 120/120 bike with a dropper. Agreed. It’s very expensive and maybe not a massively worthwhile upgrade for your typical Epic 8 owner, but from an objective standpoint, it seems like a sweet bike.

Outside of price I don’t see any reason to pick any other bike.

[image] wik04: Pretty awesome that they made a 19lb 120/120 bike with a dropper. I’m considering a mortgage to get one, but it would probably be worth it. The 19lb LTD is actually 110/110 with twist lock. They also have done away with internal storage on the frame for both. Personally, I wi…

[image] IamLeven: Outside of price I don’t see any reason to pick any other bike. I don’t like the way the integrated shock looks. Call me shallow but I can’t buy a bike I don’t like aesthetically. Has headset routing

My bad, yes 110/110 on the ultralight. That is still crazy light. The moment I saw the leaked pics of the new frame the other day, my thought was that they were going to go all in on weight this iteration. It makes sense. They need something to say about the bike. This one is weight. Next time, it w…

19lbs with no pedals, bottle cage, computer mount, and tire sealant. Add 1.5lb and it’s not that much different from top end builds from other manufacturers.

I agree, of course they aren’t gonna say that but nothing changes my mind this was the reason it came out this year. Considering they will have an SL9 as well as a new Crux this year most likely, why flood the market with new bikes when the 8 is still selling like hot cakes.

[image] jakobhansen888: Maybe we will all be positively surprised Can I just quote myself in the pricing discussion. The Pro is £500 cheaper Than the 8 here in the UK

Looks like they deleted the SWAT. Lame.

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DamonM April 28, 2026, 5:34pm 95

I am sure a year from now it will be Epic 10 32" wheel size. What is crazy is the Crux is so far overdo for an update and we are now on the 3rd version of the Epic during the same time frame.

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