GT MARATHON 1.0 2008 VS Softride FIRESTORM 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


Softride Firestorm 1997 comparison online with competitors

Softride Firestorm

General Infos
Model Firestorm
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Yellow
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride Chromoly Suspension
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Firestorm Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Flat Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeSoftride Haboob

Other Specs of Softride Firestorm

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla
Saddle seatVuelta
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Softride Suspension Beam


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