Marin ROCK SPRINGS 1999 VS Specialized FSR XC EXPERT 2008 specs comparison

Marin Rock Springs
General InfosModel | Rock Springs |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Yellow |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers DiaTech Twin Cam 2 Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DiaTech Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Rise Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Ahead |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin Rock Springs Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) Travel RST Mozo Pro |
Other Specs of Marin Rock Springs
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Victor VP-106 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel Marin Coil-Over |
Saddle seat | Marin MTB |
Seat post extension | Marin Comp |

Specialized FSR XC Expert
General InfosModel | FSR XC Expert |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Test Orange -Black |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works The Captain Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | 1600 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Avid Juicy 3 SL Levers Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole DT Swiss 445D |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M4 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 Back Specialized OS XC Low Rise Alloy Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano M521 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M521 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized FSR XC Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Shadow XT M772 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon 335 SL |
Other Specs of Specialized FSR XC Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel X Fusion 02RC |
Saddle seat | Specialized MTB |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Rock Springs bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Rock Springs Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized FSR XC Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized FSR XC Expert Mountain bike here