Specialized EPIC RIM 2006 VS GT MARATHON 9R 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Rim

General Infos

Model	Epic Rim
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 Dual Compound 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid FR-5 Levers Cantilever Cartridge Pads Brakes Avid SD-5R
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano M-525 Alloy QR High and low Flange Sealed Cartridge Bearing Front: Specialized Stout Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X317
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	15ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	M5 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) 600 (millimeters) Width Specialized 2014 Butted Alloy 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	TruVativ GXP
Crankset parts and sizes	2-piece 22S and 32A and 44A Teeth Truvativ Stylo
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Epic Rim Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Bottom Swing Dual Pull Shimano M-580 LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Long Cage Standard Spring Shimano M-750 XT
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Fox F100 RL

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Rim

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized Fox Brain Fade Shock
Saddle seat	Hollow Cr-Mo Rails Specialized Body Geometry Rival
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum

GT Marathon 9R

General Infos

Model	Marathon 9R
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Dark Red
Sizes	- Medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	29 (inches) WTB Prowler
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano LX Levers Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano LX
Rims manufacturer	WTB Speed Disc 29 (inches)
Spoke nipples type	DT Brass
Spoke wheel	15/14ga. Butted DT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50 Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) IS-3E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73-9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano LX Hollowtech II
Gear shift levers	Shimano LX Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon 9R Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL 29er

Other Specs of GT Marathon 9R

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel RockShox Monarch 3.1
Saddle seat	WTB Pure V Race
Seat post extension	Easton EA50