Specialized Epic 9 Expert Review: More Than Just a Race Bike

After riding the Specialized Epic 9 Expert on my local cross-country trails and in the mountains, I finally have a clear picture of where this bike shines—and where it doesn’t. While it’s built as a cross-country race bike, the updated geometry and 120mm of front and rear travel make it far more capable and versatile than you might expect. Website: https://www.everyday-explorer.com/ Follow me on Instagram: @clintg37 To support the channel:   / clintg   For video sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected] Interested in getting into cycling or are new to cycling and need resources or guidance? Email me at [email protected]. Insta360 Cameras Accessories: https://store.insta360.com/accessory?... Ace Pro 2: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-... Go Ultra: https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3s?ut... X5: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_t... Here are some affiliate links of gear I use and recommend My favorite knee pads! https://backcountry.tnu8.net/APe03a Club Ride Apparel https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Discount code Clint20 Ortlieb bags Bikepacking page overview https://alnk.to/gKTfZgF Tifosi glasses: https://tifosiopticsinc.pxf.io/xLyDBd Garmin Edge 1050: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/119612... Garmin Edge 850 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/163019... Garmin Fenix 8 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/138949... Garmin Forerunner 970 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/146280... Outdoor Master Helmet: https://outdoormaster.com/?ref=wM2waw... use code CLINT20 Insta360 Cameras https://store.insta360.com/black-frid... Magicshine lights https://magicshine.com/?ref=58dhrcrsdg Use discount code ClintGibbs15 Wildhorne Outfitters cycling gear bag https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=138712... Use discount code CLINT10 Peak Design bike mounts: https://peak-design.pxf.io/5gznXj Bike Flights (super easy way to ship bikes) https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Stuff on Amazon My gravel shoes: SHIMANO SH-RX800 Gravel Racing Shoe: https://amzn.to/3P14NPi My MTB shoes: Sidi Dragon 5 MTB Shoes: https://a.co/d/igdrlo2 Five Ten Kestrel Pro BOA MTB Shoes: https://amzn.to/3vJHT7x Giro Artex MIPS helmet: https://amzn.to/3vIB5Hi