GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS Cannondale SCALPEL 2 2008 specs comparison
GT Marathon Elite
General Infos| Model | Marathon Elite |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey 6061 OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey 6061 |
| 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 SLX Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon Elite 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 Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp Chromo |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey 3D Forged |
Cannondale Scalpel 2
General Infos| Model | Scalpel 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Jet Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Maxxis Monorail XC UST |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy Carbon Levers Avid Juicy Carbon With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sun Ringle Dirty Flea Front: Cannondale Lefty SL |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole DT Swiss XR 4.2D |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | 25.4 (millimeters) Control Tech Carbon Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale XC3 Si |
| Headset size | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 9 Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | SRAM GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth SRAM GXP1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Cannondale Scalpel 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Carbon and aluminum |
| Fork type | 110 (millimeters) Travel Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon Fox RLC |
Other Specs of Cannondale Scalpel 2
| Component group sets | SRAM X.9/mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Egg Beater |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta XM |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Marathon Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Marathon Elite Mountain bike here
- Get your Cannondale Scalpel 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale Scalpel 2 Mountain bike here