GT MARATHON 2.0 2008 VS Specialized EPIC EXPERT CARBON EVO R 29ER 2011 specs comparison

GT Marathon 2.0

General Infos

Model	Marathon 2.0
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano LX Levers Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano LX Centerlock Hubset
Rims manufacturer	WTB Speed Disc XC
Spoke nipples type	DT Swiss
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Ritchey 6061 OS
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey 6061 OS
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano LX
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano LX Hollowtech II
Gear shift levers	Shimano LX
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon 2.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano LX
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon 351

Other Specs of GT Marathon 2.0

Component group sets	Shimano LX
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extension	Ritchey

Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo R 29er

General Infos

Model	Epic Expert Carbon Evo R 29er
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Wht and Carb
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	29 X 1.95 (inches) S-Works Renegade
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Elixir CR SL Levers Avid Elixir CR SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole DT Swiss X450SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	1.8/1.6 Double-butted DT Swiss Competition Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FACT 9m Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	S-Works XC Carbon Flat Bar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized XC
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X10
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	SRAM PF-30
Crankset parts and sizes	34T Teeth SRAM Carbon S-2200
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.9
Rear gear set	11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo R 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	EVO XC DMD Chain Guide
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.0
Fork material	Single Crown Alloy Steerer
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba 29

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo R 29er

Component group sets	SRAM Mix
Pedals details	Resin Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Mini-Brain
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Phenom Comp
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Single Bolt Setback