GT MARATHON CARBON EXPERT 2009 VS Raleigh TALUS 2.0 2011 specs comparison
GT Marathon Carbon Expert
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano 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 Teeth9-speed |
GT Marathon Carbon Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelRockShox 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) TravelFox Float R |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey 3D Forged |

Raleigh TALUS 2.0
General InfosModel | TALUS 2.0 |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black |
Sizes | - 12 - 16 - 18 - 20 |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) K-879 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy V-Brake LeversProMax Alloy V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | Weinmann CN520 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | MTB Steel |
Frame type | Steel |
Handlebar construction | Steel 40 (millimeters) Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Ahead 4-bolt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Ahead |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Mech 8pc |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48t TeethSR Suntour XCC T208 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-RS31 |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Raleigh TALUS 2.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano TX-51 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano TX-31 |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | HL 420E |
Other Specs of Raleigh TALUS 2.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Avenir ATB Resin Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Avenir 100 Series |
Seat post extension | 25.6 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Micro Adjust |
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 Raleigh TALUS 2.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh TALUS 2.0 Mountain bike here