GT MARATHON 2.0 2008 VS Balance FS550 1993 specs comparison

GT Marathon 2.0 2008 comparison online with competitors

GT Marathon 2.0

General Infos
Model Marathon 2.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White
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 LX Levers
Shimano LX Hydraulic 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 6061 OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 6061 OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano LX
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizesShimano LX Hollowtech II
Gear shift leversShimano LX
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 2.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Recon 351

Other Specs of GT Marathon 2.0

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


Balance FS550 1993 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS550

General Infos
Model FS550
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 17.5
- 19

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya RM-17
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionSuperlight 6-degree
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsZoom Comp
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Hyperglide
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 13 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Balance FS550 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeMarzocchi XC 150

Other Specs of Balance FS550

Component group setsShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsWellgo 975 Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance Complight
Seat post extensionBalance (inches)Stilt (inches) Alloy


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