GT MARATHON 9R 2008 VS Specialized EPIC EXPERT CARBON EVO R 2011 specs comparison

GT Marathon 9R 2008 comparison online with competitors

GT Marathon 9R

General Infos
Model Marathon 9R
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Dark Red
Sizes - Medium
- large
Sizes - Medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 (inches) WTB Prowler
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano LX Levers
Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano LX
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc 29 (inches)
Spoke nipples typeDT Brass
Spoke wheel 15/14ga. Butted
DT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) IS-3E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizesShimano LX Hollowtech II
Gear shift leversShimano LX Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 9R Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL 29er

Other Specs of GT Marathon 9R

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
RockShox Monarch 3.1
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Race
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo R 2011 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo R

General Infos
Model Epic Expert Carbon Evo R
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Wht and Carb
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.9 (inches) S-Works Renegade
Front: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak LK
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir CR SL Levers
Avid Elixir CR SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRoval Control AL
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Roval Control AL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8/1.6 Double-butted
DT Swiss Competition Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFACT 9m Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction 31.8
660 (millimeters) Wide
Specialized XC Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X10
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSRAM PF-30
Crankset parts and sizes 36T Teeth
SRAM Carbon S-2200
Gear shift leversSRAM X.9
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo R 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 SID With Brain

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Evo R

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsResin Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Mini-Brain
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Phenom Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Single Bolt Setback


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