GT MARATHON 3.0 2008 VS Specialized EPIC 2005 specs comparison
GT Marathon 3.0
General Infos| Model | Marathon 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Silver |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SX-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | GT OS XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT TIG-welded |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Nine Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Suntour SR XCR LO |
Other Specs of GT Marathon 3.0
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
| Seat post extension | Micro-adjust |
Specialized Epic
General Infos| Model | Epic |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Yellow -Silver |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized FasTrack Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Avid SD-5R Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore Disc Front: Specialized Stout Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X317 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M4 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Flat 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged CNC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-ES30 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 90 (millimeters) Travel Specialized BRAIN |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BG |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Marathon 3.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Marathon 3.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Mountain bike here