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Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
Trek Fuel EX 9.9
Trek Fuel EX 9.9
Brand
Specialized
Trek
Model
Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
Trek Fuel EX 9.9
Price (MSRP)
$7200
$7149
Weight
User Rating
0/0 votes
4.5/2 votes

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon, Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Frameset

Sizes
"15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"""
Frame
FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
OCLV Black Carbon w/ABP, Full Floater, E2 head tube, magnesium EVO Link, oversized bearings, 120mm travel
Frame Material
carbon
carbon
Front Suspension
"Specialized Future Shock e100, 100mm travel, Brain Fade, external rebound adj., single sided air spring and damper, carbon 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" steerer"
"Fox RP24, custom for Trek, ""trail tuned"" w/4-position platform to lockout, air adjust, rebound, E2 alloy steerer, 120mm"
Rear Suspension
Specialized AFR remote mini , BRAIN inertia valve w/ BRAIN fade and rebound adj.
"Fox Float RP23 XV Air Can, custom ""trail tuned"" w/Pro Pedal, rebound; 7.5x2.0"""

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon, Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Wheels

Wheels
Bontrager Rhythm Pro wheel system, 28mm w/Scandium rims, tubeless ready
Tires
"S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound"
"Bontrager Jones XR w/Kevlar bead, 26x2.2/2.25""; 127 tpi"
Rims
DT Swiss XR 4.2D, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
Hubs
Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, Oversized end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
Spokes
DT Swiss Super Comp 2.0/1.7/1.8mm butted stainless, black, alloy nipples

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon, Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Drivetrain

Shifters
SRAM X-0 carbon, trigger
SRAM X-0, 9 speed w/MatchMaker
Front Derailleur
Shimano M770 XT, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage
SRAM X-0
Crank
Shimano FC-M770 XT, 2pc., S: 170mm, others: 175mm
Shimano XTR 44/32/22
Cassette
Pedals
None
n/a

Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon, Trek Fuel EX 9.9 Components

Saddle
Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm
Bontrager Race X Lite w/hollow titanium rails
Seat Post
Thomson Elite Setback w/ 12 degree clamp, S/M: 367mm L/XL:410mm
Bontrager Race XXX Lite, carbon, 5mm offset
Handlebars
Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide
Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 40mm rise, 31.8mm
Stem
Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/ CNC finish
Bontrager Race X Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Headset
"1-1/8"" to 1.5"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing"
"Frustum Cane Creek SE Light Edition; 1 1/8"" top, 1.5"" bottom"
Brakeset
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
"Avid Juicy Ultimate, hydraulic disc; 185mm rotors (160mm rear rotor on 15.5, 17.5, 18.5"")"
Extras
Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual




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