Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2003 VS GT SANCTION 3.0 2008 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 Sanction 3.0
General Infos| Model | Sanction 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Green |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.3 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M485 Levers Shimano M485 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sealed 12 (millimeters) Thru Axle Front: Sealed 20 (millimeters) Thru Axle |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Laser Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Gravity Riser OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit X |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36 Teeth TruVativ Firex 2.0 AM |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Sanction 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 160 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour Duro Lux |
Other Specs of GT Sanction 3.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Acid |
| Rear shock absorber | 6 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V |
| Seat post extension | Ritchey Comp |
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 Sanction 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Sanction 3.0 Mountain bike here