Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2003 VS GT FORCE CARBON EXPERT 2010 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 |
GT Force Carbon Expert
General Infos| Model | Force Carbon Expert |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Grey and Carbon |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 15 (millimeters) Thru Axle Rear: Shimano XT Centerlock Disc Front: Shimano XTCenterlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM-719 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Rize OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite X4 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Sealed Beaing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 9 Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Force Carbon Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 110 - 150 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox 32 Talas R |
Other Specs of GT Force Carbon Expert
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
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 GT Force Carbon Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Force Carbon Expert Mountain bike here