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Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
The Epic Marathon Carbon is a competitive cross-country bike from Specialized's Epic series that is designed to provide fast and efficient performance. The bike features a 9m carbon frame made by FACT that provides strength and rigidity. It includes Avid Elixir R CR magnesium brakes with long-lasting metallic pads for smooth braking control. The Epic Marathon Carbon 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 AL XC wheelset and S-Works tires for lightweight speed and faster acceleration. The bike is available in a carbon finish and has a suggested retail price of $5500.
MSRP $5,500.00
Release date January, 2009
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Specs - Epic Marathon 29
- Frame: FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
- Rear Shock: Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust
- Fork: Specialized Future Shock e100, inertia valve, 100mm travel, Brain Fade, external rebound adj., single sided air spring and damper, carbon 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- 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: S-Works XC Carbon low-rise bar, uni-directional carbon, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
- 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,S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
- Rear Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor
- Brake Levers: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, magnesium body, carbon lever, tool-less reach adjust
- Front Derailleur: Shimano M770 XT, DMD, top swing, dual pull
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage
- Shift Levers: SRAM X-0, carbon/aluminum trigger
- Cassette: SRAM X-0, carbon/aluminum trigger
- Chain: SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
- Crankset: Shimano FC-M770 XT, 2pc., S: 170mm, others: 175mm
- Chainrings: 44A x 32A x 22S, 4-bolt, 104/64mm
- Bottom Bracket: Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing
- Pedals: None
- Rims: Roval Control AL, disc, 24mm
- Front Hub: Roval Control AL, alloy, oversize 28mm end caps
- Rear Hub: Roval Control AL with alloy freehub
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm
- Front Tire: S-Works The Captain, 26x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
- Rear Tire: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0", 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: 36.9mm clamp, one bolt for carbon frame/post
- Available Colors: Carbon
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