Velopedia Bicycle Archive

2008 Specialized Epic Marathon

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$4,400.00
Sizes
Small, medium, large, xlarge
Colors
Ano Black/White
Archive ID
24348

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialM5 aluminum
ForkFox F100 RLC, 100mm travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, single crown
Rear ShockSpecialized AFR Flow Control, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM X-0 trigger
Front DerailleurShimano XT, dual-pull/clamp-on 34.9mm
Rear DerailleurSRAM X-0
CranksetShimano M-760 XT Hollowtech II, 2-piece crank/BB, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano XT
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-971 with Power Link, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCrank Brothers Smarty

Brakes

BrakesMagura Marta, 185mm front/Magura Marta, 160mm rear brakes, Magura Marta levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Threadless
HandlebarSpecialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 31.8, 640mm wide, 6 up, 8 back
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSpecialized ,31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/CNC finish
SaddleSpecialized Phenom, Ti rails
SeatpostThomson Setback, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Specialized Hi Lo disc, Rear: DT Swiss
RimsDT Swiss XR 4.2D, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss stainless steel, 2.0/1.7/1.8 butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy niples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" Specialized Fast Track Control LK
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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