Specialized Epic Marathon 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Epic Marathon
First production 2003
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 XTR STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT Swiss Onyx Disc
Front: Specialized Stout
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X317 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 BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Specialized Strong Arm
Gear shift leversShimano XTR STI Dual Control
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 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float F80X

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Carbon
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
Aluminum


Specialized Epic Marathon bike review

Specialized produced the Epic Marathon bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,470.00.
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 Carbon.
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 X317 Disc, 32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR Disc Brake brakes, Shimano XTR STI Dual Control levers braking system and Front: Specialized Stout, Rear: DT Swiss Onyx 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 Specialized Strong Arm, 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 XTR STI Dual Control gear shift levers.