Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2008 VS GT FORCE CARBON PRO 2009 specs comparison
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Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
General InfosModel | 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 |
GT Force Carbon Pro
General InfosModel | Force Carbon Pro |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black and Gray |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers Shimano XTR Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XTR Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Mavic CrossMax ST Disc Front: Mavic CrossMax ST Disc With 15 (millimeters) Axle |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossMax ST Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey WCS Carbon Lo Rizer |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite X4 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Force Carbon Pro Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 110 - 150 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox 32 Talas RL |
Other Specs of GT Force Carbon Pro
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Float RP23 |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails |
Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
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 GT Force Carbon Pro manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Force Carbon Pro Mountain bike here