Giant ANTHEM 2 2008 VS GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 specs comparison
Giant Anthem 2
General Infos| Model | Anthem 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large. xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large. xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Michelin XC Dry2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Sealed Bearing |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB LaserDisc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Anthem 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore Top Normal |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
GT Marathon Elite
General Infos| Model | Marathon Elite |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey 6061 OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey 6061 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Nine Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon 335 Solo Air |
Other Specs of GT Marathon Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp Chromo |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey 3D Forged |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Anthem 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Anthem 2 Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Marathon Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon Elite Mountain bike here