Epic 9 stands for 24 years of groundbreaking XC innovation – condensed into the fastest race bike in the world. We started with the benchmark set by the Epic 8. Then we removed everything that held it back. With 206 grams less, the Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC race bike in the world. Next, we reduced friction in the suspension by 11% and further refined the kinematics. The result: unparalleled efficiency, performance, and speed per watt. Speed comes naturally when a bike is so seamlessly tuned to the rider that it nearly disappears – leaving only the rider's full potential.