GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS Specialized S-WORKS EPIC FSR CARBON 2011 specs comparison

GT Marathon Elite 2009 comparison online with competitors

GT Marathon Elite

General Infos
Model Marathon Elite
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Black
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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SpeedDisc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey 6061 OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 6061
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizesShimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Recon 335 Solo Air

Other Specs of GT Marathon Elite

Component group setsShimano SLX
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp Chromo
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey 3D Forged


Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon 2011 comparison online with competitors

Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon

General Infos
Model S-Works Epic FSR Carbon
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Carb and Red
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 XX World Cup R Levers
Avid XX World Cup R Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRoval Control SL
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Roval Control SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0/1.5/2.0 Bladed
DT Swiss Revolution Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFACT 11M Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionS-Works XC Carbon Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyntace F109 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC 1090
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeS-Works OS
Crankset parts and sizes 26/39 Teeth
S-Works OS Carbon
Gear shift leversSRAM XX
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) S3 Direct Mount
SRAM XX Double
Derailleur (Rear)Sram XX
Fork material Single Crown
Carbon Steerer and crown
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized Future Shock E100

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon

Component group setsSRAM XX
Pedals detailsResin Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Mini-Brain
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Phenom Expert
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
S-Works Carbon


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