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Epic Marathon Carbon
A 26″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 20mm |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | X0, XT |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Oct 2009 · MBA Action
Specialized Bicycles produces seven models in their Epic cross-country race line. The top offering is the World Championship-winning S-Works Epic Carbon
Jun 2009 · Guy Kesteven
Unique ‘automatic’ suspension actuation in a lightweight, race-ready package, but just not as controlled as more conventional competition
Apr 2009 · Lennard Zinn
Cross-country world champion Christoph Sauser seldom races in the United States, but he made the long trip from South Africa, site of the 2009 UCI World Cup kickoff, to tackle the short track and cross country at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. That team sponsor Specialized Bicycles sits just up the road in Morgan Hill likely influenced his travel plans.
| Frame | FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock e100, 100mm travel, Brain Fade, external rebound adj. single sided air spring and damper, carbon 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" steerer Travel: 20mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Specialized AFR remote mini, BRAIN inertia valve w/ BRAIN fade and rebound adj. Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing |
| Stem | Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/ CNC finish |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite Setback w/ 12 degree clamp, S/M: 367mm L/XL:410mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Specialized thin lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL) |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano M770 XT, DMD, top swing, dual pull |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M770 XT, 2pc. S: 170mm, others: 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X-0 carbon, trigger |
| Cassette | Shimano M770 XT, 9-speed, 11-34t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link |
| Brakes | Front: Custom Avid Ultimate SL, alloy backed organic pads, alloy caliper, magnesium lever body w/ carbon blade, SS hardware package, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Ultimate SL, alloy backed organic pads, alloy caliper, magnesium lever body w/ carbon blade, SS hardware package, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Ultimate SL Hydraulic |
| Rims | DT Swiss XR 4.2D, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Super Comp 2.0/1.7/1.8mm butted stainless, black, alloy nipples |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, Oversized end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Custom DT Swiss 280S w/ Star Rachet, alloy freehub w/ DT RWS, 10mm alloy QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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