Diamondback XSL TRAIL 2005 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2009 specs comparison

Diamondback XSL Trail

General Infos

Model	XSL Trail
Manufacturer	Diamondback
Year of production	2005
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Color choice	-Red Eye
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	Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers Avid Single Digit Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano M495
Rims manufacturer	32-hole WTB Dual Duty XC
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
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	TruVativ
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	ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes	TruVativ Firex XR
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Diamondback XSL Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	31.8 (millimeters) Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano LX
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	120 (millimeters) Marzocchi EXR Pro Air

Other Specs of Diamondback XSL Trail

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M505 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	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss Carbon and Silver
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Ultimate SL Hydraulic Levers Avid Ultimate SL With 185 Or160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Ultimate SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: DT Swiss 280S With RWS Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss XR 4.2D
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	14/17/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 9m Carbon IS Construction With M5 Rear Triangle
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Specialized XC Low Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-971
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	OS Press-in Shimano BB-91
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano 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)	DMD Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.0 Carbon
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized Future Shock E100

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

Component group sets	SRAM Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Remote Mini
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Phenom SL
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite Set-back