GT MARATHON 1.0 2008 VS Marin QUAKE 7.9 2011 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


Marin Quake 7.9 2011 comparison online with competitors

Marin Quake 7.9

General Infos
Model Quake 7.9
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and blue
Sizes - S
- M

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.5 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Hydraulic Disc Levers
Avid Elixer R Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes 20 (millimeters)
Rear: SuNringle Jumping Flea
Front: Marin Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic EX-325
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionMarin 7050 Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGap OS
Headset size1.5 (inches) FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Howitzer XR
Crankset parts and sizes 36/24t Teeth
TruVativ Holzfeller
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Quake 7.9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 180 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Totem Coil

Other Specs of Marin Quake 7.9

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 180 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Vivid Coil
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Race
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
FSA FR-270


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