GT MARATHON 9R 2008 VS Trek Y 5 1997 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 |

Trek Y 5
General InfosModel | Y 5 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Polished |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho K Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: System 2 Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Matrix Swami |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | System 1 |
Handlebar extender | Bontrager Race |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Trek Y 5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Trek Y 5
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX-RC |
Pedals details | System 1 With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 1.75 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Plus 10 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter System 1 |
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 Trek Y 5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Y 5 Mountain bike here