GT MARATHON CARBON EXPERT 2009 VS Giant VT 2 2005 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 |
Giant VT 2
General Infos| Model | VT 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin Silver and Satin Black |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X223 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Evolve XC ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90 - 120 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Manitou Minute 1:00 SPV |
Other Specs of Giant VT 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Manitou Swinger Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
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 Giant VT 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 2 Mountain bike here