Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2003 VS Trek VRX 500 1999 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 |
Trek VRX 500
General Infos| Model | VRX 500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dragonfly Orange |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Jones Kevlar Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Hayes Cable-Actuated Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Rolf Dolomite Disk |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ICON Diesel DH |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | ICON |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth ICON Tork |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek VRX 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XL |
Other Specs of Trek VRX 500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M545 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS Race |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter ICON OZ |
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 Trek VRX 500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek VRX 500 Mountain bike here