Specialized Epic Marathon 29

$6,100.00 Released January, 2009

The Epic Marathon 29 is a competitive cross-country bike from Specialized's Epic series that is designed to provide fast and efficient performance. The bike features a 29" M5 alloy frame with 90mm of FSR suspension to provide a smooth ride for long periods of time.

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It includes Avid Elixir R hydraulic brakes with long-lasting metallic pads for smooth braking control. The Epic Marathon 29 has a full suspension system with an enhanced AFR inertia rear shock and a damper made with Specialized and Fox parts. It also has a Roval Control EL XC wheelset for lightweight speed and faster acceleration. The bike is available in an ano black finish and has a suggested retail price of $6100.

Specs - Epic Marathon 29

Frame: Epic FSR M5 alloy, 29" geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, sealed cartridge bearings, 90mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger
Rear Shock: Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust
Fork: Custom SBC/RockShox Reba S29 Carbon, 100mm travel, One-piece tapered carbon crown/steeer tube, Rockshox Reba Team lower, titanium motion control damper, L/O w/floodgate adjust.
Headset: 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing.
Stem: 3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebars: Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree backsweep,
Grips: Specialized waffle lock on grip (M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)
Front Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
Rear Brake: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, alloy caliper, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, SS harware package, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers: Custom Avid Elixir R CR MAG, magnesium body, carbon lever, tool-less reach adjust
Front Derailleur: SRAM XX, DMD style for SBC, top swing, bottom pull
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX, 10-speed, standard cage
Shift Levers: SRAM XX carbon trigger
Cassette: SRAM XX, 10-speed, 11-36t
Chain: SRAM PC-1090, 10-speed
Crankset: SRAM XX, 39A x 26A,175mm
Chainrings:N/A
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP, outboard bearing
Pedals: None
Rims: Roval Control EL, 29" XC disc wheel
Front Hub: Roval Control EL XC, OS, 28mm end caps
Rear Hub: Roval Control EL XC, OS, stragiht pull
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm
Front Tire: S-Works The Captain, 29x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
Rear Tire: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 29x2.0", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
Inner Tubes: Ultralight presta valve
Saddle: Specialized Phenom SL, Ti rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Setback w/ 12 degree clamp, M: 367mm L/XL:410mm
Seat Binder: 7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
Available Colors: Ano Black