Specialized Epic Marathon 2004 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Epic Marathon
First production 2004
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Epic Marathon Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works Roll-X
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT M756 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc
Front: Specialized Stout
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XC717 Disc
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/16/15ga. Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized M4 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized XC LowRise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire STI
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Epic Marathon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox F100X

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Dream
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M515 SPD
Rear shock absorber 90 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized BRAIN
Saddle seatSpecialized Body Geometry
Seat post extension 34.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Specialized Epic Marathon bike review

Specialized produced the Epic Marathon bike in 2004 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,800.00.
Epic Marathon bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Specialized Mountain bike Epic Marathon can be found in one single color which is Dream.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.20" Specialized S-Works Roll-X tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic XC717 Disc, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers braking system and Front: Specialized Stout, Rear: Shimano Deore XT disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized M4 Aluminum material for the frame. Specialized XC LowRise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Epic Marathon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire STI gear shift levers.