GT LIGHTNING 1997 VS Marin BEAR VALLEY 2009 specs comparison

GT Lightning 1997 comparison online with competitors

GT Lightning

General Infos
Model Lightning
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Apex 450
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Lightning Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of GT Lightning

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsVictor VP-103 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Marin Bear Valley 2009 comparison online with competitors

Marin Bear Valley

General Infos
Model Bear Valley
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -White Pearl
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Levers
Tektro Auriga Comp With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB DX23
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
WTB Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Double Butted Aluminum With Hydroform TT & DT
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionWomenGÇÖs AL ATB Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin OS Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH-888

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano Acera Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Spinner Eagle

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed She Sport
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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