Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2003 VS Giant ANTHEM ADVANCED 2009 specs comparison
Specialized Epic Marathon
General Infos| Model | Epic Marathon |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon |
| 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 XTR STI Dual Control Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Onyx Disc Front: Specialized Stout |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X317 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 BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Specialized Strong Arm |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR STI Dual Control |
| 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 | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80X |
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 Aluminum |
Giant Anthem Advanced
General Infos| Model | Anthem Advanced |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue and Composite |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Michelin XC Dry 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers Shimano XTR Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XTR Disc With 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR Centerlock Tubeless |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano XTR Centerlock Tubeless |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Advanced Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Next SL Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Deus SL 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Anthem Advanced Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F80RLC |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem Advanced
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado SLT Ti |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Next SL |
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 Giant Anthem Advanced manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Anthem Advanced Mountain bike here