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Specialized Epic Marathon 29
The Epic Marathon 29 is a competitive cross-country bike from Specialized's Epic series that is designed to provide fast and efficient performance. The bike features a 29" M5 alloy frame with 90mm of FSR suspension to provide a smooth ride for long periods of time. It includes Avid Elixir R hydraulic brakes with long-lasting metallic pads for smooth braking control. The Epic Marathon 29 has a full suspension system with an enhanced AFR inertia rear shock and a damper made with Specialized and Fox parts. It also has a Roval Control EL XC wheelset for lightweight speed and faster acceleration. The bike is available in an ano black finish and has a suggested retail price of $6100.
MSRP $6,100.00
Release date January, 2009
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Specs - Epic Marathon 29
- Frame: Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
- Rear Shock: Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust
- Fork: Custom SBC/RockShox Reba S29 Carbon, 100mm travel, One-piece tapered carbon crown/steeer tube, Rockshox Reba Team lower, titanium motion control damper, L/O w/floodgate adjust.
- Headset: 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing.
- Stem: 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp
- Handlebars: Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree backsweep,
- Grips: Specialized waffle lock on grip (M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)
- Front Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
- Rear Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, 160mm rotor
- Brake Levers: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, magnesium body, carbon lever, tool-less reach adjust
- Front Derailleur: SRAM XX, DMD style for SBC, top swing, bottom pull
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX, 10-speed, standard cage
- Shift Levers: SRAM XX carbon trigger
- Cassette: SRAM XX, 10-speed, 11-36t
- Chain: SRAM PC-1090, 10-speed
- Crankset: SRAM XX, 39A x 26A,175mm
- Chainrings:N/A
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP, outboard bearing
- Pedals: None
- Rims: Roval Control EL, 29" XC disc wheel
- Front Hub: Roval Control EL XC, OS, 28mm end caps
- Rear Hub: Roval Control EL XC, OS, stragiht pull
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm
- Front Tire: S-Works The Captain, 29x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
- Rear Tire: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 29x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
- Inner Tubes: Ultralight presta valve
- Saddle: Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm
- Seatpost: Thomson Elite Setback w/ 12 degree clamp, M: 367mm L/XL:410mm
- Seat Binder: 7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
- Available Colors: Ano Black
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