GT MARATHON 1.0 2008 VS Norco EMPIRE 2010 specs comparison
GT Marathon 1.0
General Infos| Model | Marathon 1.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano LX Centerlock Hubset |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Swiss |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Lo Rizer OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Pro 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT Hollowtech 2 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox RP23 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Ritchey |
Norco Empire
General Infos| Model | Empire |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Grey with green |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) Maxxis Ardent |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Norco Sealed Bearing 135 X 12 (millimeters) Front: Norco 20 (millimeters) |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Equalizer 29 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Norco Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless TH 872 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Moto X |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Empire Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device Black Spire NSX Single Guide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 160 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 55 RS |
Other Specs of Norco Empire
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Norco Alloy Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Roco Coil R |
| Saddle seat | Norco Pivotal DJ |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Marathon 1.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Marathon 1.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Empire manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Empire Mountain bike here