Giant TRANCE 2 2008 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2009 specs comparison
Giant Trance 2
General Infos| Model | Trance 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed and Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Komodo |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR5 Rear Levers Hayes MX4 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Sealed Bearing |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth FSA AlphaDrive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Trance 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore Top Normal |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Supercomp |
Other Specs of Giant Trance 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.2 (inches) Travel Giant Maestro |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 3D Forged |
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 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Trance 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Trance 2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Mountain bike here