GT FORCE CARBON EXPERT 2009 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON DISC 2006 specs comparison

GT Force Carbon Expert

General Infos

Model	Force Carbon Expert
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and White
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	15 (millimeters) Thru Axle Rear: Shimano XT Centerlock Disc Front: Shimano XT
Rims manufacturer	Mavic XM-719 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	15ga. DT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Ritchey Pro Rize OS
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Thomson Elite X4
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XT Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

GT Force Carbon Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	110 - 150 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox 32 Talas R

Other Specs of GT Force Carbon Expert

Component group sets	Shimano XT
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Fox Float RP23
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails
Seat post extension	Thomson Elite

Specialized Epic Marathon Disc

General Infos

Model	Epic Marathon Disc
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Aramid Bead 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works FasTrak Tubeless
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	6 (inches) Rotor Shimano XT Levers Hydraulic Caliper Metallic Pads Brakes Shimano M-765
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: DT Swiss Custom SL Disc High and low Flange Sealed Cartridge Bearing Front: Specialized Stout Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic XM819 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	2.0/1.7/1.8 Butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	M5 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) 580 (millimeters) Width Specialized Carbon Flat Bar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 (millimeters) OS Clamp 4-bolt Face Plate 8 Degree Rise 3D Forged CNC Machined
Headset size	10 (millimeters) Insertion Alloy Cups Sealed Cartridge Bearing 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-971 With Power Link
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XT Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	2-piece Crank and BB 22A and 32/44 4-bolt 104/64 (millimeters) 4 (millimeters) Thick Outer Hollowtech II Alloy Chainring Bolts Teeth Shimano M-760 XT
Gear shift levers	Carbon and aluminum SRAM X.0 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Epic Marathon Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Dual Pull Top Swing Shimano M-760 XT
Derailleur (Rear)	9-speed Long Cage SRAM X.0
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Fox F100 RLT

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Disc

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized Fox Brain Fade Shock
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Specialized Body Geometry Rival
Seat post extension	2-bolt Adjustable 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 7000 Series Aluminum Set Back Head Thomson