Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2003 VS Kona MANOMANO 1998 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Marathon
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Onyx DiscFront: Specialized Stout |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X317 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/16/15ga. Double-buttedDT 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) SpindleShimano BB-ES70 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethSpecialized Strong Arm |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelFox Float F80X |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 90 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized BRAIN |
Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry |
Seat post extension | 34.9 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum |

Kona Manomano
General InfosModel | Manomano |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Esse Blue |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: Kona BreakFront: Kona Enter |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Javva The Hub |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona DB Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethCyclone CX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Manomano Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 Light |
Other Specs of Kona Manomano
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | SDG Ventura Kevlar |
Seat post extension | Kona Race Lite |
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 Kona Manomano manual book version yo know further about this bike
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