Specialized EPIC MARATHON DISC 2006 VS Balance FS 550 1998 specs comparison
Specialized Epic Marathon Disc
General Infos| Model | Epic Marathon Disc |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Aramid Bead 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works FasTrak Tubeless |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | 6 (inches) Rotor Shimano XT Levers Hydraulic Caliper Metallic Pads Brakes Shimano M-765 |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Custom SL Disc High and low Flange Sealed Cartridge Bearing Front: Specialized Stout Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM819 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0/1.7/1.8 Butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) 580 (millimeters) Width Specialized Carbon Flat Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) OS Clamp 4-bolt Face Plate 8 Degree Rise 3D Forged CNC Machined |
| Headset size | 10 (millimeters) Insertion Alloy Cups Sealed Cartridge Bearing 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 2-piece Crank and BB 22A and 32/44 4-bolt 104/64 (millimeters) 4 (millimeters) Thick Outer Hollowtech II Alloy Chainring Bolts Teeth Shimano M-760 XT |
| Gear shift levers | Carbon and aluminum SRAM X.0 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Disc Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Dual Pull Top Swing Shimano M-760 XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | 9-speed Long Cage SRAM X.0 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Fox F100 RLT |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Disc
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized Fox Brain Fade Shock |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Specialized Body Geometry Rival |
| Seat post extension | 2-bolt Adjustable 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 7000 Series Aluminum Set Back Head Thomson |
Balance FS 550
General Infos| Model | FS 550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball-burnished to olive fade |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-376AG Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance RID |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance RID |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 7-speed |
Balance FS 550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS 550
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Epic Marathon Disc bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Epic Marathon Disc Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS 550 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS 550 Mountain bike here