Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2008 VS Giant ANTHEM 1 2007 specs comparison
Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
General Infos| Model | Epic Marathon Carbon |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon and Orange |
| 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 Fast Track Control LK |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | 160 (millimeters) Rear Brakes 185 (millimeters) Front and Magura Marta Magura Marta Levers Magura Marta |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss XR 4.2D |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0/1.7/1.8 Butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum Rear Triangle FACT 9m Carbon Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 Back Specialized OS XC Low Rise Carbon Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M-770 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) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Flow Control |
| Saddle seat | Ti Rails Specialized Phenom |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Setback |
Giant Anthem 1
General Infos| Model | Anthem 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Anthracite and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Piranha |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes HFX-9 XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Cerit Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Laser Disc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Lo Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Evolve XC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Anthem 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F80RL |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem 1
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado SL Race |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
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 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Anthem 1 Mountain bike here