Rocky Mountain INSTINCT 2002 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON DISC 2006 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Instinct
General InfosModel | Instinct |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Brushed and Red-Brushed and Black |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito Air Light |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore M555 Hydraulic Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Ultralite |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RMB Carbon |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Prodigy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-69 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleRace Face Taperlock ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Turbine Enduro ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Instinct Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi MXR |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Instinct
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 3.6 (inches) TravelFox Float RL |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Custom |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face XY |

Specialized Epic Marathon Disc
General InfosModel | Epic Marathon Disc |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Aramid Bead26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works FasTrak Tubeless |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | 6 (inches) Rotor Shimano XT Levers Hydraulic Caliper Metallic Pads BrakesShimano M-765 |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Custom SL Disc High and low Flange Sealed Cartridge BearingFront: Specialized Stout Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic XM819 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | 2.0/1.7/1.8 ButtedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) 580 (millimeters) WidthSpecialized Carbon Flat Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) OS Clamp 4-bolt Face Plate 8 Degree Rise3D Forged CNC Machined |
Headset size | 10 (millimeters) Insertion Alloy Cups Sealed Cartridge Bearing1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 2-piece Crank and BB 22A and 32/44 4-bolt 104/64 (millimeters) 4 (millimeters) Thick Outer Hollowtech II Alloy Chainring Bolts TeethShimano M-760 XT |
Gear shift levers | Carbon and aluminumSRAM X.0 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Disc Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Dual Pull Top SwingShimano M-760 XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | 9-speed Long CageSRAM X.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters)Fox F100 RLT |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Disc
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized Fox Brain Fade Shock |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSpecialized Body Geometry Rival |
Seat post extension | 2-bolt Adjustable 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 7000 Series Aluminum Set Back HeadThomson |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rocky Mountain provided us with the latest version of its Instinct bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Instinct Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic Marathon Disc manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Marathon Disc Mountain bike here