GT MARATHON CARBON TEAM 2009 VS Salsa BIG MAMA XT 2010 specs comparison

GT Marathon Carbon Team

General Infos

Model	Marathon Carbon Team
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	-Team Replica
Sizes	- Small - medium - large
Sizes	- Small - medium - 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 XTR Hydraulic Levers Shimano XTR Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XTR Disc With 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic CrossMax SLR Disc
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CrossMax SLR 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 WCS Carbon Lo Rizer
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey 4-Axis
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR HollowTech II
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon Carbon Team Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of GT Marathon Carbon Team

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
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 Thomson Elite

Salsa Big Mama XT

General Infos

Model	Big Mama XT
Manufacturer	Salsa
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Orange Funk
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	29 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano XT 6-bolt Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole and 36-hole Salsa Semi 29'er Disc
Spoke nipples type	Brass
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Scandium With AL-7000 Linkage
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Salsa ProMoto Flat
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Race Face Deus XC 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek S-3

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG93
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Deus
Gear shift levers	Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Salsa Big Mama XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F29RL

Other Specs of Salsa Big Mama XT

Component group sets	Shimano XT
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP2
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Deus XC