Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2008 Specialized ERA FSR Marathon
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Overview
About this bike
2008 Specialized ERA FSR Marathon value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- FSR M5 Alloy
- Fork Brand & Model
- Fox F100 RLC, 100mm travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, single crown
- Rear Shock
- Specialized AFR Flow Control, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2008 Specialized ERA FSR Marathon
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- SRAM X-0 Trigger
- Crankset
- Shimano M-770 XT, 22/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-770 XT
- Rear Cogs
- 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
- Chain
- SRAM PC-971 with Power Link, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Magura Marta brakes, Magura Marta levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Thomson Setback, 30.9mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Women's Ariel, Ti rails
- Handlebar
- Specialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 31.8, 640mm wide, 6 up, 8 back
- Handlebar Stem
- Specialized ,31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/CNC finish
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Threadless
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc, Rear: DT Swiss
- Rims
- DT Swiss XR 4.2D, 28-hole/32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.00inch S-Works Fast Trak LK, Rear: 26x2.00inch S-Works Fast Trak LK
- Spoke Brand
- DT Swiss stainless steel, 2.0/1.7/1.8 butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy niples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Crank Brothers Smarty
Accessories
- Colors
- Ano Pink
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Womens S, womens M, womens L
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.