GT MARATHON 9R 2008 VS Diamondback XSL COMP 2005 specs comparison

GT Marathon 9R
General InfosModel | Marathon 9R |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Dark Red |
Sizes |
- Medium - large |
Sizes |
- Medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 (inches) WTB Prowler |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano LX Levers Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano LX |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc 29 (inches) |
Spoke nipples type | DT Brass |
Spoke wheel | 15/14ga. Butted DT Swiss |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) IS-3E |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73-9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano LX Hollowtech II |
Gear shift levers | Shimano LX Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon 9R Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL 29er |
Other Specs of GT Marathon 9R
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel RockShox Monarch 3.1 |
Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Race |
Seat post extension | Easton EA50 |

Diamondback XSL Comp
General InfosModel | XSL Comp |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black Venom |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Velociraptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Levers Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DM-21 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Vectra Trail 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ Blaze |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback XSL Comp Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Manitou Splice Comp |
Other Specs of Diamondback XSL Comp
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) and 5 (inches) Travel Spinner SUS R |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
Seat post extension | Aluminum 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 Diamondback XSL Comp manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback XSL Comp Mountain bike here