GT LTS-5 1997 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2003 specs comparison

GT LTS-5
General InfosModel | LTS-5 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- red and yellow -Blue and yellow |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
GT LTS-5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 381M |
Other Specs of GT LTS-5
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio and AceraX |
Pedals details | Resin Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | GT Elastomer |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails WTB SST |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |

Specialized Epic Marathon
General InfosModel | Epic Marathon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Carbon |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works Roll-X |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR STI Dual Control Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Onyx Disc Front: Specialized Stout |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X317 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/16/15ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized M4 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC LowRise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Specialized Strong Arm |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80X |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 90 (millimeters) Travel Specialized BRAIN |
Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry |
Seat post extension | 34.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its LTS-5 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT LTS-5 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic Marathon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Marathon Mountain bike here