Specialized EPIC ELITE 2011 VS Marin ALCHEMIST 4.8 2009 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Elite 2011 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Epic Elite

General Infos
Model Epic Elite
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Polish
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak LK
Front: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works The Captain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir R SL Levers
Avid Elixir R SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
DT Swiss X420SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsM5 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 31.8
660 (millimeters) Wide
Specialized XC Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X10
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSRAM GXP
Crankset parts and sizesSRAM Carbon S-2200
Gear shift leversShimano SLX
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Epic Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) S3 Direct Mount
SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Single Crown
Alloy Steerer
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Sid RL

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Elite

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Mini-Brain
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Phenom Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Single Bolt Setback


Marin Alchemist 4.8 2009 comparison online with competitors

Marin Alchemist 4.8

General Infos
Model Alchemist 4.8
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Dark Gray Anodized
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic CrossRide Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic CrossRide Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-150LX
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Alchemist 4.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox SID

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.8

Component group setsShimano SLX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP2
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Race SL
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


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