GT MARATHON CARBON EXPERT 2009 VS Diamondback MISSION 3 2008 specs comparison
GT Marathon Carbon Expert
General Infos| Model | Marathon Carbon Expert |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Red |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma DTC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers Shimano SLX Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Rizer OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon Carbon Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon 335 Solo Air |
Other Specs of GT Marathon Carbon Expert
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey 3D Forged |
Diamondback Mission 3
General Infos| Model | Mission 3 |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Anodized Blue |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.3 (inches) WTB Prowler SS Front: 26 X 2.3 (inches) WTB Prowler MX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano Deore XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Neau Naim Alloy Disc 10 (millimeters) Front: Neau Naim Alloy Disc 20 (millimeters) |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Laser Disc Trail |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton Monkeylite XC CNT HiRise Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Zero Stack Deep Cup |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT 770 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Mission 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top Swing Shimano Deore XT 770 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT 772 Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 140 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Pike 454 Dual Air |
Other Specs of Diamondback Mission 3
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | DB Sound Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | 6 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Sport |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 Two-bolt |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Marathon Carbon Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Marathon Carbon Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Mission 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Mission 3 Mountain bike here