GT MARATHON 2.0 2008 VS Specialized BIGHIT III 2009 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
- small
- medium
- large
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Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
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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


Specialized BigHit III 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized BigHit III

General Infos
Model BigHit III
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Gloss White
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Clutch SX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir R Levers
Avid Elixir R With 203 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Specialized Disc
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
DT Swiss F550
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized M4 ORE Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Big Hit Riser 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Aggro
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-971
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Howitzer XR
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized BigHit III Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain Retention Device
SBC Chain Guide
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and steel
Fork type 180 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Domain 318

Other Specs of Specialized BigHit III

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsSpecialized Lo Pro Alloy
Rear shock absorber 7.5 (inches) Travel
Fox DHX 4.0
Saddle seatSpecialized Enduro
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
6061 Butted Alloy Two-bolt


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