GT MARATHON SPORT 2009 VS Specialized EPIC COMP CARBON 29ER 2011 specs comparison

GT Marathon Sport

General Infos

Model	Marathon Sport
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Dark 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 Nevegal
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Levers Tektro Auriga Comp With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Disc
Rims manufacturer	WTB SX24
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	GT OE Riser 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	GT ATB
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Octalink
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano
Gear shift levers	Shimano
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon Sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	120 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour Mag-32

Other Specs of GT Marathon Sport

Component group sets	Shimano Deore and mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R
Saddle seat	WTB Speed V
Seat post extension	Alloy Micro Adjust

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er

General Infos

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

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 29 X 1.95 (inches) S-Works Renegade Front: 29 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works The Captain
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Elixir R SL Levers Avid Elixir R SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole DT Swiss X450SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	15ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FACT 9m Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized XC Flat 31.8 (millimeters)
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 GXP
Crankset parts and sizes	24/38 Teeth SRAM Carbon S-1250
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.7
Rear gear set	11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	S3 Direct Mount SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.9
Fork material	Single Crown Alloy Steerer
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba RLT 29

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 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