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2008 Epic Marathon

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Competitive XC DO YOU KNOW HOW FAST YOU WERE GOING? The Epic® is the fastest mountain…

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Competitive XC DO YOU KNOW HOW FAST YOU WERE GOING? The Epic® is the fastest mountain bike in the world, with a World Championship and a string of World Cup victories to prove it. Inside Tech Our new FlowControl Brain allows the Epic's AFR rear shock to instantaneously transition between firm and fully active settings, enhancing both efficiency and control. For race situations or just high-performance riding, the Epic's Brain can be dialed to a hardtail firm setting, guaranteeing maximum efficiency on both rough and smooth terrain. Useful Links Total Suspension Integration Suspension Setup Manuals/Tech Bulletins

Epic FSR M5 alloy frame, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, FACT carbon shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailer hanger
Specialized AFR Shock w/ Flow Control valve
Specialized stands behind the materials and workmanship of any Specialized branded fork or rear shock for a full 5 years.
Fox 100RLC, 100mm travel, air spring, rebound, compression, and threshold adjust, alloy steerer
Magura Marta, hydraulic disc brakes
SRAM X.0, 9-speed, long cage rear derailleur
SRAM X.0, carbon/aluminum trigger 9-speed

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ new larger diameter/stiffer ORE DT/TT, FACT carbon shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

HEADSET

1 1/8"" threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing

SEAT BINDER

Alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

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

WHEELS

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

RIMS

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, 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

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano M770 XT, 34.9 clamp, bottom swing, dual pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X-0, carbon/aluminum 9-speed trigger

CHAIN

SRAM PC-971 w/ Power Link

CRANKSET

New Shimano M-770 XT

CHAINRINGS

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

BOTTOM BRACKET

New Shimano M770 XT

COCKPIT

STEM

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

HANDLEBARS

Specialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 640mm wide, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep

SADDLE

Specialized Phenom, Titanium rails

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Magura Marta, hydraulic disc, 160 and 185mm SL rotor

REAR BRAKE

Magura Marta, hydraulic disc, 160mm SL rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Magura Marta, hydraulic disc

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Crank Brothers Smarty custom for Specialized

* 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	100mm	120mm	140mm	160mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	70°	70°	70°	70°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	74.2°	74.2°	74.2°	74.2°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	538mm	572mm	597mm	624mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	394mm	444mm	483mm	533mm
Wheel Base	1064mm	1100mm	1127mm	1155mm
Standover Height	748mm	757mm	767mm	778mm
Chainstay Length	427mm	427mm	427mm	427mm
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	640mm	640mm	640mm	640mm
Stem Length	75mm	90mm	105mm	120mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm