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    Epic Marathon Carbon2010 Specialized
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    6.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Specialized Future Shock
    		Fox
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Avid Hydraulic Disc
    		X0, XT
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		20mm
    Rear Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Epic Marathon Carbon
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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 Carbon

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Epic Marathon Carbon2010 Specialized
    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, inertia valve, 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

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

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in 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

    S-Works XC Carbon low-rise bar, uni-directional carbon, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up

    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 waffle 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/aluminum trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano M770 XT, 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package,S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor

    Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control AL, disc, 24mm

    Front Hub

    Roval Control AL, alloy, oversize 28mm end caps

    Rear Hub

    Roval Control AL with alloy freehub

    Tires

    Front: S-Works The Captain, 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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