Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2004 VS GT MARATHON 9R 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Marathon

General Infos

Model	Epic Marathon
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2004
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Color choice	-Dream
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works Roll-X
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT M756 Hydraulic Levers Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc Front: Specialized Stout
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic XC717 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	14/16/15ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized M4 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized XC LowRise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire STI
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Epic Marathon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100X

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Rear shock absorber	90 (millimeters) Travel Specialized BRAIN
Saddle seat	Specialized Body Geometry
Seat post extension	34.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

GT Marathon 9R

General Infos

Model	Marathon 9R
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Dark Red
Sizes	- Medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	29 (inches) WTB Prowler
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano LX Levers Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano LX
Rims manufacturer	WTB Speed Disc 29 (inches)
Spoke nipples type	DT Brass
Spoke wheel	15/14ga. Butted DT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50 Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) IS-3E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73-9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano LX Hollowtech II
Gear shift levers	Shimano LX Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon 9R Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL 29er

Other Specs of GT Marathon 9R

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel RockShox Monarch 3.1
Saddle seat	WTB Pure V Race
Seat post extension	Easton EA50