Specialized S-WORKS EPIC RIM 2006 VS GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 specs comparison

Specialized S-Works Epic Rim

General Infos

Model	S-Works Epic Rim
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Not available
Sizes	- Not available

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 Speed Dial SL Levers Ti Hardware Brakes Avid Single Digit SL
Hubs for disc brakes	DT Swiss XR1540 Wheels
Rims manufacturer	DT Swiss XR1540 Wheels
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	M5 Alloy Rear Triangle Az-1 FACT Carbon Front Triangle
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) 580 (millimeters) Width Specialized Carbon Flat Bar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	0 Degree 31.8 Clamp 4-bolt Face Plate CNC 7000 Series Aluminum Thomson
Headset size	Integrated Alloy Cups Sealed Cartridge Bearing 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-7701
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22A and 32/44 7075 Aluminum Teeth Hollowtech II Arms Shimano M-960 XTR
Gear shift levers	Carbon and aluminum SRAM X.0 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized S-Works Epic Rim Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Bottom Swing Dual Pull Shimano M-960 XTR
Derailleur (Rear)	9-speed Long Cage SRAM X.0
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum and carbon
Fork type	100 (millimeters) RockShox Reba World Cup

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Epic Rim

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Optional
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

GT Marathon Elite

General Infos

Model	Marathon Elite
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturer	WTB SpeedDisc XC
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Ritchey 6061 OS Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey 6061
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano SLX
Gear shift levers	Shimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano SLX
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon 335 Solo Air

Other Specs of GT Marathon Elite

Component group sets	Shimano SLX
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V Comp Chromo
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey 3D Forged