Specialized EPIC MARATHON DISC 2005 VS Giant AC 2 2003 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Marathon Disc

General Infos

Model	Epic Marathon Disc
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver
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 FasTrack Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Specialized Stout Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Rear: Mavic XC717 Front: Mavic XC 717
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	14/16/15ga. Double-butted DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	M4 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized XC Flat 31.8
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	3D Forged CNC
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Epic Marathon Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F100X

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Disc

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorber	90 (millimeters) Travel Specialized BRAIN Adjust IQ
Saddle seat	Specialized BG
Seat post extension	Thomson

Giant AC 2

General Infos

Model	AC 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue Grey
Sizes	- 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.30 (inches) Hutchinson Octopuss
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	20 (millimeters) Axle Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Aluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite XL
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluxx SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Titec Ringleader
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Titec Big AL
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face ISIS SRX
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Prodigy DH
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Giant AC 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	3.00 (inches)-5.00 (inches) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox Psylo XC

Other Specs of Giant AC 2

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M424 SPD
Rear shock absorber	5.50 (inches) - 6.50 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger
Saddle seat	WTB Speed V
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec DH