2008 Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon

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Serial
WUD70542489D
Manufacturer
Specialized
Model
Epic Marathon Carbon
Year
2008
Primary colors
Black
Frame Material
Carbon or composite
Wheel diameter
26in
Tire width
Wide tire
Drivetrain front
3
Drivetrain rear
9
Distinguishing features
FACT 9m carbon front triangle, Az1 construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, FACT carbon link

Frame and fork

Rear Suspension
Specialized AFR Shock w/ Flow Control valve, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune, air spring, adjustable rebound
Fork
Fox F100 RLC, 100mm travel, rebound/compression adjust, lock out w/ threashold adjust, alloy steerer
Headset
1 1/8" threadless, Campy spec integrated sealed cartridge bearing

Wheels

Front Rim
DT Swiss XR 4.2D, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
Rear Rim
DT Swiss XR 4.2D, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, 28h CNC flange and disc mount, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS alloy QR
Rear Hub
DT Swiss custom for Specialized w/ Star Rachet alloy freehub w/ DT RWS 10mm alloy QR, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Super Comp 2.0/1.7/1.8 stainless, alloy nipples
Front Tire
S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0", tubeless ready, aramid bead, dual compound
Rear Tire
S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0", tubeless ready, aramid bead, dual compound
Front Tube
Specialized Ultralite, .6mm, presta
Rear Tube
Specialized Ultralite, .6mm, presta

Drivetrain and brakes

Front Brake
Magura Marta, hydraulic disc, 160 and 185mm SL rotor
Rear Brake
Magura Marta, hydraulic disc, 160mm SL rotor
Front Brake Lever
Magura Marta, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Lever
Magura Marta, hydraulic disc
Front Derailleur
Shimano M770 XT, 34.9 clamp, bottom swing, dual pull
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage
Front Shifter
SRAM X-0, carbon/aluminum 9-speed trigger
Rear Shifter
SRAM X-0, carbon/aluminum 9-speed trigger
Cog/Cassette/Freewheel
Shimano M760 XT, 9-speed, 11-34t
Chain
SRAM PC-971 w/ Power Link
Crankset
New Shimano M-770 XT
Chainrings
22A/32A/44A, 4 bolt 104/64mm
Bottom Bracket
New Shimano M770 XT
Pedals
Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized

Additional parts

Stem
Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/CNC finish
Handlebar
Specialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 640mm wide, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep
Grips/Tape
Specialized thin lock on grip, dual density
Saddle
Specialized Phenom, Titanium rails
Seatpost
Thomson, setback w/ 12 degree clamp, 367/410mm
Seatpost Clamp
Alloy collar w/ QR, 36.9mm clamp ID, for carbon frames
Other
Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual