GT MARATHON 9R 2009 VS K2 LAUNCH 4.0 2002 specs comparison
GT Marathon 9r
General InfosModel | Marathon 9r |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Dark Blue |
Sizes | - Medium - large - xlarge |
Sizes | - Medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano SLX Hydraulic LeversShimano SLX Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano SLX Centerlock Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc All Mountain 29er |
Spoke nipples type | DT Brass |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedDT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 MonkeyBar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH IS-3E |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano SLX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
GT Marathon 9r Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
Fork material | Single CrownAlloy |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Reba SL Dual Air 29er |
Other Specs of GT Marathon 9r
Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | RockShox Monarch 3.1 |
Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Race |
Seat post extension | Easton EA30 |

K2 Launch 4.0
General InfosModel | Launch 4.0 |
Manufacturer | K2 |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and White |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 LeversAvid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano FC-M440 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
K2 Launch 4.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable TravelAnswer Manitou Black Comp 8100 |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 4.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelNoleen Sport Adjustable |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Marathon 9r bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Marathon 9r Mountain bike here
- Get your K2 Launch 4.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for K2 Launch 4.0 Mountain bike here