Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2008 VS Specialized S-WORKS C3 FSR 1997 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Marathon
General InfosModel | Epic Marathon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Ano Black and White |
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 | 160 (millimeters) Rear Brakes 185 (millimeters) Front and Magura Marta Magura Marta LeversMagura Marta |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT SwissFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeDT Swiss XR 4.2D |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
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 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 BackSpecialized OS XC Low Rise Carbon Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized |
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 XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | 2-piece Crank and BB 22/32/44 TeethShimano M-760 XT Hollowtech II |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-0 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox F100 RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Flow Control |
Saddle seat | Ti RailsSpecialized Phenom |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Setback |

Specialized S-Works C3 FSR
General InfosModel | S-Works C3 FSR |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Natural |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Team Master TeamFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Team Control Team |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: SBC Stout Suspension Hub |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedRitchey WCS Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | C3 RTM Carbon and aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | S-Works Thermobar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | SBC M2 Metal Matrix Composite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethS-Works Strongarm |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized S-Works C3 FSR Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou FS Ti |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works C3 FSR
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Alps-R1 Piggy Back |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSpecialized Prolong Evolution CK |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Epic Marathon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Epic Marathon Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized S-Works C3 FSR manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works C3 FSR Mountain bike here