GT MARATHON 3.0 2008 VS Ritchey SOFTTAIL 1997 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
- large
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Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
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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


Ritchey SoftTail 1997 comparison online with competitors

Ritchey SoftTail

General Infos
Model SoftTail
Manufacturer Ritchey
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Red and white and blue
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 Levers
Avid SD-2.0 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Ritchey OCR WCS
Front: Ritchey Rock WCS
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
Ritchey Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRitchey WCS Prestige
Frame typeFillet Brazed and TIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ProLite WCS
Handlebar extenderRitchey Logic Pro WCS
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey CompLite
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic WCS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 120 (millimeters) Spindle
Ritchey SuperLogic Pro WCS Titanium
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Ritchey Logic
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Ritchey SoftTail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Ritchey SoftTail

Component group setsRitchey WCS
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic WCS Titanium Clipless
Rear shock absorber 0.875 (inches) Travel
Coil Spring
Saddle seatRitchey Vector Pro WCS
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Pro WCS


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