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2009 Epic Marathon Carbon

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WIN BY A LANDSLIDE WITH THE NEW EPIC® — the bike that turned its debut race into…

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WIN BY A LANDSLIDE WITH THE NEW EPIC® — the bike that turned its debut race into Christoph Sauser's first XC World Championship title uses an advanced carbon chassis, integrated FSR suspension and new Mini Brain technology to make molehills out of mountains.

100mm-travel Epic FACT IS carbon main triangle trims weight and adds stiffness for enhanced control. Performance-oriented geometry makes the Epic the fastest bike from Point A to Point B.
Specialized proprietary FlowControl Mini Brain allows Epic's AFR rear shock to instantaneously transition between firm and fully active settings, enhancing both efficiency and control.
Specialized 100mm-travel E100 Future Shock fork with Brain Fade adjustment to match bump performance to rear Mini Brain. FACT carbon 1.5/1.25 steerer/crown assembly helps to make the E100 the lightest and stiffest performance mountain fork available.
Avid Ultimate SL custom brakes for Specialized with aluminum caliper body, alloy backed pads and stainless steel hardware for ultra-low weight. Monoblok caliper design enhances brake feel and modulation. Custom Avid Ultimate SL levers feature magnesium lever body and carbon lever blade for low weight.
Our custom DT Swiss wheels don't cut corners when it comes to quality: sealed cartridge bearings, a DT Swiss rear hub with star ratchet and alloy freehub and DT Swiss Super Comp stainless spokes with alloy nipples. Exclusive to Specialized.
S-Works Fast Trak LK 26 x 2.0" tires feature short, fast rolling knobs for easy speed and dual-compound tread for awesome traction. 2Bliss technology enhances control and durability without adding weight.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

HEADSET

1-1/8"" to 1.5"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing

SEAT BINDER

36.9mm clamp, one bolt for carbon frame/post

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

Specialized AFR remote mini , BRAIN inertia valve w/ BRAIN fade and rebound adj.

FORK

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

WHEELS

FRONT TIRE

S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

REAR TIRE

S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

INNER TUBES

Specialized Ultralight 26x2.0"", presta

RIMS

DT Swiss XR 4.2D, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, Oversized end caps, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h

REAR HUB

Custom DT Swiss 280S w/ Star Rachet, alloy freehub w/ DT RWS, 10mm alloy QR, 32h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Super Comp 2.0/1.7/1.8mm butted stainless, black, alloy nipples

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano M770 XT, DMD, top swing, dual pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X-0 carbon, trigger

CASSETTE

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

CHAIN

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

CRANKSET

Shimano FC-M770 XT, 2pc., S: 170mm, others: 175mm

CHAINRINGS

22S x 32A x 44A, 4-bolt, 104/64mm

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/ CNC finish

HANDLEBARS

Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide

GRIPS

Specialized thin lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)

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

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

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

REAR BRAKE

Custom Avid Ultimate SL, alloy backed organic pads, alloy caliper, magnesium lever body w/ carbon blade, SS hardware package, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Custom Avid Ultimate SL Hydraulic

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

None

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	331mm	331mm	331mm	331mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	554mm	589mm	615mm	641mm
Head Tube Height	126mm	144mm	154mm	184mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70°	70°	70°	70°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	74°	74°	74°	74°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	547mm	580mm	603mm	633mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	394mm	444mm	483mm	533mm
Wheel Base	1061mm	1098mm	1126mm	1153mm
Standover Height	726mm	747mm	757mm	775mm
Chainstay Length	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm
Stem Length	70mm	90mm	110mm	120mm
Seatpost Length	300mm	350mm	400mm	400mm