Marin ALCHEMIST 4.9 2009 VS Specialized BIGHIT 1 2008 specs comparison

Marin Alchemist 4.9 2009 comparison online with competitors

Marin Alchemist 4.9

General Infos
Model Alchemist 4.9
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Silver Anodized
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDT Swiss 240S Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XC-117 Disc
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 14/16.5/15ga. Butted
DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EC70 Monkey Lite SL OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite X-4 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano XTR
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Alchemist 4.9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox SID Race

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.9

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Team
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Specialized Bighit 1 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Bighit 1

General Infos
Model Bighit 1
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Tan and Black
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Chunder
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type 203 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hayes Stroker Trail Levers
Hayes Stroker Trail
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Specialized Bolt-on 135 (millimeters)
Bolt-on 9 (millimeters) Cr-Mo Axle
With RD Guard
Front: Specialized Disc
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Specialized P-Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
6061 Alloy
680 (millimeters) Wide
Specialized Big Hit Rise Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ Holzfeller
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Oversize Threaded

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG-31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Ruktion
Crankset parts and sizes 170 (millimeters) With SBC Chain Guide
34 Teeth
Truvativ Ruktion
Gear shift leversSRAM SX-5 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Bighit 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 160 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Z1 Sport

Other Specs of Specialized Bighit 1

Component group setsDownhill Mix
Pedals detailsAlloy Platform
Rear shock absorber 7.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla R Coil
Saddle seat 8 (millimeters) Cr-Mo Rails
Specialized Enduro
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Two Bolt Setback
6061 Butted Alloy


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