GT MARATHON 1.0 2008 VS Giant CYPHER 2 2009 specs comparison

GT Marathon 1.0 2008 comparison online with competitors

GT Marathon 1.0

General Infos
Model Marathon 1.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano LX Centerlock Hubset
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc XC
Spoke nipples typeDT Swiss
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Pro Lo Rizer OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey Pro 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT Hollowtech 2
Gear shift leversShimano LX
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RL

Other Specs of GT Marathon 1.0

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox RP23
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionRitchey


Giant Cypher 2 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Cypher 2

General Infos
Model Cypher 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Mint Anodized
Sizes - Womens xsmall
- womens small
- womens medium
- womens large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula Alloy Sealed Disc
Front: Giant Sealed Disc With 15 (millimeters) Axle
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Evolve XC Low-rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Evolve XC
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Ride XC
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Cypher 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F120RL

Other Specs of Giant Cypher 2

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorber 5 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Deva Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Evolve XC


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