GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS Diamondback SORTIE 3 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 |
Diamondback Sortie 3
General Infos| Model | Sortie 3 |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Mattin Red |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Michelin XC Dry 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 5 Levers Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Disc With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM317 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GIGA Pipe |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano LX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Sortie 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top Swing Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 FRL |
Other Specs of Diamondback Sortie 3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | DB Sound Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
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 Diamondback Sortie 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Sortie 3 Mountain bike here