Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Specialized
Model Epic Marathon Carbon
First production 2009
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Ultimate SL Hydraulic Levers
Avid Ultimate SL With 185 Or160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Ultimate SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT Swiss 280S With RWS
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
DT Swiss XR 4.2D
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 14/17/15ga. Butted
DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSpecialized FACT 9m Carbon IS Construction With M5 Rear Triangle
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized XC Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Adjustable
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-971
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket type OS Press-in
Shimano BB-91
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversSRAM X.0 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) DMD
Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.0 Carbon
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized Future Shock E100

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Available colors - Gloss Carbon and Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized AFR Remote Mini
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Phenom SL
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite Set-back


Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon bike review

Specialized produced the Epic Marathon Carbon bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $7,200.00.
Epic Marathon Carbon bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Specialized Mountain bike Epic Marathon Carbon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gloss Carbon and Silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK tires and DT Swiss Super Comp stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by DT Swiss XR 4.2D, 28-hole/32-hole. Specialized equiped this exact model with Avid Ultimate SL with 185 or160mm rotor front/Avid Ultimate SL with 160 or 140mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Ultimate SL Hydraulic levers braking system and Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc, Rear: DT Swiss 280S with RWS hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Specialized used Specialized FACT 9m carbon IS construction with M5 rear triangle material for the frame. Specialized XC low riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Epic Marathon Carbon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Specialized adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-971 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Specialized, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM X.0 Trigger gear shift levers.