GT MARATHON 1.0 2008 VS Giant MCM 990 1997 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
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Sizes - Xsmall
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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 MCM 990 1997 comparison online with competitors

Giant MCM 990

General Infos
Model MCM 990
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Natural carbon and yellow
Sizes - Medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker
Frame typeBonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant MCM 990 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and braze-on
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Giant MCM 990

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seat Carbon
Selle Royal Eclipse
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


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