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    Category
    Crosscountry
    5.2
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox Reba
    Fox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Mechanical Disc
    XX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Rear Travel
    90mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Epic Marathon 29 is a 26″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Marathon 29
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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)

    27 mph

    Epic Marathon 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29"" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

    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.

    Travel100mm

    Shock

    Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust

    Travel90mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP, outboard bearing

    Headset

    1 1/8"" - 1 1/2"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing.

    Stem

    3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree backsweep,

    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

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Specialized waffle lock on grip (M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XX, 10-speed, standard cage

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM XX, DMD style for SBC, top swing, bottom pull

    Crank

    SRAM XX, 39A x 26A,175mm

    Shifters

    SRAM XX carbon trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM XX, 10-speed, 11-36t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1090, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, 160mm rotor

    TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, magnesium body, carbon lever, tool-less reach adjust

    Wheels
    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

    Tires

    Front: S-Works The Captain, 29x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 29x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

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