Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2009 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
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Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
General InfosModel | 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 |
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Norco Empire 5
General InfosModel | Empire 5 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Blue and Black |
Sizes |
- Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Kenda Nevegal Stick E Rubber |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping Flea Front: Sun Jumping Flea |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Equalizer 27 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7000 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Gravity Light |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Empire 5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 120 - 160 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Marzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi TST Air |
Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal |
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
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