Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2007 VS Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2003 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
General InfosModel | 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 LeversMagura Marta With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Magura Marta With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Custom SLFront: Specialized Stout Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic XM819 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | 14/17/15ga. ButtedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 ORE Rear TriangleSpecialized 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 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.0 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) ClampShimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium 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) DiameterThomson Elite Set-back |

Norco VPS-Launch
General InfosModel | VPS-Launch |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Grey-Blue |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.60 (inches) Nokian Gazza Jr. |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 12 (millimeters) Thru-axle QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DH and DC-36-1Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex DX-32 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | F.u.n.n. Full On |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | F.u.n.n. Serial Rippa |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-870 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethTruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS-Launch Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Dual CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 170 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Launch
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 6.1 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Vanilla RC |
Saddle seat | F.u.n.n. Full Throttle |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Telescopic |
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 Norco VPS-Launch manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-Launch Mountain bike here