GT MARATHON 3.0 2008 VS Giant XTC NRS-2 2002 specs comparison

GT Marathon 3.0

General Infos

Model	Marathon 3.0
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Matte Silver
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Levers Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Disc
Rims manufacturer	WTB SX-24
Spoke nipples type	Brass CP
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	GT OS XC Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	GT TIG-welded
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano
Gear shift levers	Shimano
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon 3.0 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of GT Marathon 3.0

Component group sets	Shimano Deore
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R
Saddle seat	WTB Speed V
Seat post extension	Micro-adjust

Giant XtC NRS-2

General Infos

Model	XtC NRS-2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2002
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and Manitou Red
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Aluminum Disc Q and R
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X223 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14/15 Ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluxx SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Titec Hell Bent Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Titec Fast Al
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face Prodigy ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Prodigy ISIS
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Giant XtC NRS-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	3.00 (inches)-4.00 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Black Comp

Other Specs of Giant XtC NRS-2

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorber	3.75 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec X-Wing