Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2003 VS Giant WARP DS-3 2002 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Marathon

General Infos

Model	Epic Marathon
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2003
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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 Warp DS-3

General Infos

Model	Warp DS-3
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2002
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Color choice	- Yellow and Silver -White and Black
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano EZ-fire Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Aluminum
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluxx Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Alloy Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Alloy MTB
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Giant Alloy MTB
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-29
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Warp DS-3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	4.0 (inches) Travel SR Suntour XCP-75

Other Specs of Giant Warp DS-3

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Steel Cage Nylon Body
Rear shock absorber	4.0 (inches)-5.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Rebound Adjust Giant HV
Saddle seat	Giant Warp
Seat post extension	30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust