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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $11,000

    At Contender

    Category
    Crosscountry
    5.5
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox SID
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X0, XT
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Marathon is a 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    Epic Marathon

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Epic FSR M5 Manipulated Alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox SID Race Carbon Custom for SBC. 100mm travel, carbon/mag lowers, motion control damper, external rebound and external floodgate compression adjust w/ alloy 1-1/8"" steerer

    Travel100mm

    Shock

    Specialized AFR remote mini, BRAIN inertia valve w/ BRAIN fade and rebound adj.

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano M-770 XT

    Headset

    1-1/8"" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed 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

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Specialized thin lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)

    Groupset
    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

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Ultimate SL Hydraulic

    Wheels
    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

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