Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2009 VS Giant ANTHEM X3 2010 specs comparison
Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
General Infos| Model | Epic Marathon Carbon |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gloss Carbon and Silver |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works Fast Trak LK |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Ultimate SL Hydraulic Levers Avid Ultimate SL With 185 Or160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Ultimate SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss 280S With RWS Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss XR 4.2D |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14/17/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized FACT 9m Carbon IS Construction With M5 Rear Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | OS Press-in Shimano BB-91 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.0 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | DMD Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 Carbon |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized Future Shock E100 |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Remote Mini |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BG Phenom SL |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite Set-back |
Giant Anthem X3
General Infos| Model | Anthem X3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Blue |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Michelin WildRace'R |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M486 Levers Shimano M486 160 (millimeters) Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Front: Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect Low-rise 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore External |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Anthem X3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX Shadow |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem X3
| Component group sets | Shimano |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Tundra Mg |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect 375 (millimeters) |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Epic Marathon Carbon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Anthem X3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Anthem X3 Mountain bike here