GT MARATHON 9R 2008 VS Specialized EPIC ELITE 2011 specs comparison
GT Marathon 9R
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Specialized Epic Elite
General Infos| Model | Epic Elite |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polish |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak LK Front: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R SL Levers Avid Elixir R SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss X420SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 660 (millimeters) Wide Specialized XC Low Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | SRAM GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | SRAM Carbon S-2200 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized Epic Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | S3 Direct Mount SRAM X.7 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sid RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Elite
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Mini-Brain |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BG Phenom Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Single Bolt Setback |
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 Specialized Epic Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Elite Mountain bike here