GT MARATHON CARBON EXPERT 2009 VS Kona FOUR 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 |
Kona Four
General Infos| Model | Four |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and White and Black |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear Levers Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Rear: Velocity Aerohead Front: Alex ACE-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Race Light Scandium Butted |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Aluminum Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | TH |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Powerdrive |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth FSA Alpha Drive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Four Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Dart 2 |
Other Specs of Kona Four
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel RockShox Bar 2.1 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
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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 Kona Four manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Four Mountain bike here