Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2008 VS Marin ROCK SPRINGS 2006 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 |
Marin Rock Springs
General Infos| Model | Rock Springs |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Stealth Blue |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 - 17.5 - 19 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.24 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers V8 Rotors Brakes Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 TARA Aluminum Twin Monocoque |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA FR230 OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Truvativ Five D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Rock Springs Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Trave Fox Vanilla R |
Other Specs of Marin Rock Springs
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches)-6 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Marin Rock Springs manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Rock Springs Mountain bike here