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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Specialized Epic Marathon Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works Roll-X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16/15ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Specialized M4 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized XC LowRise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Specialized Strong Arm |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Carbon |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 90 (millimeters) Travel Specialized BRAIN |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry |
| Seat post extension | 34.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
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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.