Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2007 VS Giant DH TEAM 2004 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

General Infos

Model	Epic Marathon Carbon
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2007
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Carbon Magnesium
Sizes	- Xlarge - small - medium - large
Sizes	- Xlarge - small - medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Magura Marta Levers Magura Marta With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Magura Marta With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: DT Swiss Custom SL Front: Specialized Stout Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic XM819 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	14/17/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	M5 ORE Rear Triangle Specialized FACT 9M Az1 Monocoque Carbon
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	SBC OS XC Carbon Low Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Alloy Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-951
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore 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)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.0
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Fox F100X

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

Component group sets	SRAM X.0/mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Specialized AFR Flow Control
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Rival Titanium
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite Set-back

Giant DH Team

General Infos

Model	DH Team
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2004
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Team Blue
Sizes	- Large - medium - small - xsmall

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper DH Comp Front: 26 X 2.80 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper DH Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Ringle ABBAD SOS DH Thru-axle Front: Ringle ABBAH SOS DH
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Mavic EX729
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluxx SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA70 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Answer Manitou Dorado
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Pig DH Pro

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	42 Teeth Race Face North Shore DH ISIS
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Giant DH Team Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Chain Retention Device Giant Custom DH Chainguide
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR
Fork material	Dual Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum
Fork type	8 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Dorado MRD X-Works SPV

Other Specs of Giant DH Team

Component group sets	Downhill Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	8.25 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Swinger SPV
Saddle seat	WTB Power V
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA70