Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2008 VS Iron Horse MKIII EXPERT 2007 specs comparison

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 LeversMagura Marta |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT SwissFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeDT Swiss XR 4.2D |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0/1.7/1.8 ButtedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum Rear TriangleFACT 9m Carbon Triangle |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 BackSpecialized OS XC Low Rise Carbon Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized |
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 TeethShimano M-770 XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-0 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox F100 RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Flow Control |
Saddle seat | Ti RailsSpecialized Phenom |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Setback |

Iron Horse MkIII Expert
General InfosModel | MkIII Expert |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 2007 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis High Roller 60 TPIFront: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller 60 TPI |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 7 LeversAvid Juicy 7 With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss 6-Bolt Disc Light |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss 6-Bolt Disc Light |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15/14ga. DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 DB Low Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve |
Headset size | Zero Stack1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit Z |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-951 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethFSA V-Drive MegaExo |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Iron Horse MkIII Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X.9 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 140 (millimeters) Travel Maxle Thru AxleRock Shox Pike 454 Air |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MkIII Expert
Component group sets | SRAM X.9/mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) TravelFox Float R Air |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia XRXC |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Evolve XC |
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 Iron Horse MkIII Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Iron Horse MkIII Expert Mountain bike here