Specialized EPIC 2008 VS GT MARATHON 3.0 2008 specs comparison
Specialized Epic
General Infos| Model | Epic |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Red |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Track Control LK |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers V-Brake Cartridge Brake Shoes Brakes Avid SD-3R |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M525 Disc Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Mavic X317 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 Back Specialized OS XC Low Rise 6066 Alloy Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano M542 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M542 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X-7 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Brain Fade |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Cr-Mo Rails Specialized XC MTB |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Single Bolt Setback 2014 Butted Alloy |
GT Marathon 3.0
General Infos| Model | Marathon 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Silver |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SX-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | GT OS XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT TIG-welded |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Nine Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Suntour SR XCR LO |
Other Specs of GT Marathon 3.0
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
| Seat post extension | Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Epic bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Epic Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Marathon 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon 3.0 Mountain bike here