Diamondback XSL ELITE 2005 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2007 specs comparison

Diamondback XSL Elite

General Infos

Model	XSL Elite
Manufacturer	Diamondback
Year of production	2005
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Color choice	-Grey Matter
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches)
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.14 (inches) WTB Moto Raptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes HFX-9 Carbon Levers Hayes HMX-9 Carbon Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	WTB Speed Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole WTB Speed Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Vectra Trail 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TruVativ XR
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	TruVativ XR
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Zero Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	TruVativ Giga X Pipe
Crankset parts and sizes	TruVativ Stylo SL
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Diamondback XSL Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	31.8 (millimeters) Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.9
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	130 (millimeters) Fox Float R

Other Specs of Diamondback XSL Elite

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorber	4.5 (inches) and 5 (inches) Travel Fox Float R
Saddle seat	WTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extension	TruVativ XR

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

General Infos

Model	Epic Marathon Carbon
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	-Carbon Magnesium
Sizes	- Xlarge - small - medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Magura Marta Levers Magura Marta With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Magura Marta With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: DT Swiss Custom SL Front: Specialized Stout Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic XM819 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	14/17/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	M5 ORE Rear Triangle Specialized FACT 9M Az1 Monocoque Carbon
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	SBC OS XC Carbon Low Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Alloy Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-951
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.0 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.0
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Fox F100X

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

Component group sets	SRAM X.0/mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Specialized AFR Flow Control
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Rival Titanium
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite Set-back