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Here’s the E9 geo chart. Some slight differences but nothing significant.

From Pinkbike. Also, the reach and stack a bit longer than the Epic 8. No mention of an Evo version. I’m thinking the new bike is a mix of the best attributes of the current Epic 8 and the discontinued Epic WC.

If I like this does it mean I might be a closet singlespeeder ?

Specialized dropping these rigs this spring: Levo EVO (did this already get dropped, or still embargoed? ) Epic 9 DH bike (word is, only S-Works Gucci) As has been said previously, the Epic 9 might be getting pushed out the door early for the 32" race to come for MY27.

New Epic 9 will be crazy light in S Works guise. No 32", no swat box. Very racy--Not sure about trims and rollout availability. Product cycle on the Epic 8 (spring 2024) does seem a little short. Perhaps they decided to release early based on 32" future XC bikes?

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Spec. Epic 9 sometime in April

Stocking up on XX1 chains. Really unhappy with the new SRAM offerings. Next bike might be Shimano. Edit: shoot - are people unhappy with me because I'm not wild about the latest SRAM drivetrain components replacing Eagle, or because I suggested moving from one "S" company to the other?

I'm equal parts bummed and intrigued by the new/revamped eagle lineup. On one hand, SX/NX can die in a fire, and their death is just as exciting to me as new product is in certain ways. On the other, X01 eagle was probably the best all around drivetrain as a package over any other I've ever used. Each component of that drivetrain was stellar; cassette, chain, derailleur and shifter. That being said, while I still have a bike in the garage with that setup... I wouldn't be selecting it as a new build. I guess in that case, it makes...

I'm not a fan of the size and weight of the T-Type mechanical offerings. I fall pretty deep into the weight-weenie category though, so perhaps a minority here. They just seem so unnecessarily massive. I would have been totally fine if they just kept making the same old X01 and XX1 gear.

Madrone Jab has just become the only high-end mechanical Eagle RD option. As noted by Primoz, the S500 chain is a downgrade from XX1 so time to stock up on those.

Looks like legacy eagle is getting an update S100/S200/S500

7Mesh "leaking" the new Lyrik / Zeb in their 2026 clothing line promo shots. Noticed the air release buttons in crown. https://7mesh.com/en-US/products/mens-glidepath-short-14-in / https://7mesh.com/en-US/products/mens-glidepath-pant

Dealer just sent this out

Correct, though as of last year Float X2 is no longer twin tube and has moved to a mono-tube design. We kept the X2 designations to help the majority of riders understand what product relates to what category and what adjustments they can expect on the product.

That is also not a factual statement. Specialized Control World Cups are less than 1000g's WITH tape and valves. https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roval-control-world-cup/p/1000218374?…