GT MARATHON 3.0 2008 VS Giant MCM 980 1998 specs comparison

GT Marathon 3.0 2008 comparison online with competitors

GT Marathon 3.0

General Infos
Model Marathon 3.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Matte Silver
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
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Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
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Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SX-24
Spoke nipples typeBrass CP
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGT OS XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGT TIG-welded
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour SR XCR LO

Other Specs of GT Marathon 3.0

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extensionMicro-adjust


Giant MCM 980 1998 comparison online with competitors

Giant MCM 980

General Infos
Model MCM 980
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Natural carbon and polished
Sizes - Medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift ESP 9.0 Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite and aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction Butted
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 9.0
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and braze-on
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Giant MCM 980

Component group setsGrip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-702 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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