{"product_id":"epic-9-sport","title":"Epic 9 Sport","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Specialized Epic 9 Sport is a full-suspension XC race bike that brings the FACT 11m carbon Epic 9 frame, 120mm of travel at both ends, and wireless AXS shifting into the most accessible build in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSize medium weighs 11.91 kg (26 lbs 4.1 oz), and the Sport comes in two colorways for riders moving into cross-country racing or swapping out a hardtail for their first full-suspension platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe carbon chassis uses the same Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered sizing, threaded bottom bracket, 12x148mm UDH rear dropout, internal cable routing, and wireless drivetrain layout as the rest of the Epic 9 range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e A RockShox REBA fork (120mm travel, 15x110mm axle, 44mm offset, Motion Control damper) handles the front, while a RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ rear shock (190x45mm, Solo Air) runs Ride Dynamics 3-position damping with a lever adjust on the shock body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDrivetrain is SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS Transmission with a 12-speed 10-52t cassette, a SRAM Eagle 70 crankset (32T, 165mm on SM, 170mm on M through XL, 55mm chainline), a SRAM AXS POD controller with Discrete Clamp, and a SRAM 70 Flattop chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e SRAM DB4 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes handle stopping duty. Specialized Alloy 29 wheels (27mm inner width, tubeless-ready, 28h front \/ 32h rear, stainless 14g spokes) wrap Specialized Fast Trak (front) and Air Trak (rear) 29x2.35 tires with Flex Lite casings and T5\/T7 compound. Cockpit includes a Specialized 3D-forged alloy 4-bolt stem with 7-degree rise, Specialized Alloy XC Minirise double-butted handlebar (31.8mm clamp, 10mm rise), TranzX dropper seatpost (100mm on XS\/SM, 125mm on M, 150mm on L\/XL), Body Geometry Power Sport saddle with steel rails, and Supacaz 135mm closed-end foam grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e The Sport gives first-time XC racers a wireless shift-equipped carbon race platform to grow into without starting on a hardtail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIALIZED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768805421332,"sku":"90327-6004","price":89000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/9554\/9972\/files\/Epic9Sport.png?v=1783499311","url":"https:\/\/cyclesdirect.co.za\/products\/epic-9-sport","provider":"Cycles Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}