2026 Specialized Bicycles Epic 9 Expert XL
Build
700C/29 in × 2.35 in
Insights
Somewhat upright stack and reach vs trend of full-suspension cross-country mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Specialized Bicycles Epic 9
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 645mm |
| Reach | 510mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.26:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 505mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal HT Top | 666mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.3deg |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle, Unknown | 76deg |
| Head Tube Length | 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 35mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 335.7mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 440.6mm |
| Front-Center | 823mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 823.4mm |
| Wheelbase | 1264mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 531mm |
| Trail | 114.7mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 105mm |
| Wheel Flop | 42.2mm |
| Standover Height | 764mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 282.3mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 165.7mm |
Expert Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.35in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 741.4mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 2005.4mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 760mm |
| Stem Length | 70mm |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 120mm |
| Rear Travel | 120mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Unknown |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.specialized.com/us/en/epic-9-expert/p/4274033