Specialized EPIC MARATHON DISC 2005 VS Giant NRS 3 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 NRS 3
General Infos| Model | NRS 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Team Blue -Dream Silver Lite |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Tubeless Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid AD 3 Levers Avid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X139 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-butted Chun Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Fast 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) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face SRX |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant NRS 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Pilot SL |
Other Specs of Giant NRS 3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec X-Wing Pro |
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 Giant NRS 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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