Marin ALCHEMIST 4.9 2009 VS Specialized S-WORKS EPIC FSR CARBON 2011 specs comparison

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 tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	DT Swiss 240S Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic XC-117 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	14/16.5/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EC70 Monkey Lite SL OS
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Thomson Elite X-4 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano XTR
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 material	Single
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox SID Race

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.9

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP23
Saddle seat	WTB Silverado Team
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon

General Infos

Model	S-Works Epic FSR Carbon
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
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 tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid XX World Cup R Levers Avid XX World Cup R Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Roval Control SL
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Roval Control SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	2.0/1.5/2.0 Bladed DT Swiss Revolution Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FACT 11M Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	S-Works XC Carbon Low Rise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Syntace F109 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC 1090
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	S-Works OS
Crankset parts and sizes	26/39 Teeth S-Works OS Carbon
Gear shift levers	SRAM 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 sets	SRAM XX
Pedals details	Resin Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Mini-Brain
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Phenom Expert
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter S-Works Carbon