GT MARATHON CARBON PRO 2009 VS Specialized SAFIRE ELITE 2009 specs comparison

GT Marathon Carbon Pro

General Infos

Model	Marathon Carbon Pro
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and White
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

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 XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic CrossTrail Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CrossTrail 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 XT Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon Carbon Pro Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 RL

Other Specs of GT Marathon Carbon Pro

Component group sets	Shimano XT
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP23
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey 3D Forged

Specialized Safire Elite

General Infos

Model	Safire Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Test Color -Satin Bronze and Black
Sizes	- Small - medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain Control
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Elixir R SL Levers Avid Elixir R SL With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano M525 SL Disc Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss X420SL
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	15ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized M5 ORE Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized XC Low Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-971
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano FC-M542
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M542
Gear shift levers	Shimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Safire Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	DMD Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	100 - 140 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox Talas RL With Talas 3

Other Specs of Specialized Safire Elite

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	120 (millimeters) Travel Fox Triad
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Ariel Women's
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 2014 Butted Alloy