GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS Ellsworth FS 2/XC 1996 specs comparison

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GT Marathon Elite

General Infos
Model Marathon Elite
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2009
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SpeedDisc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey 6061 OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 6061
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizesShimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsShimano SLX
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp Chromo
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey 3D Forged


Ellsworth FS 2/XC 1996 comparison online with competitors

Ellsworth FS 2/XC

General Infos
Model FS 2/XC
Manufacturer Ellsworth
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red anodized and black anodized
-Blue anodized and black anodized
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Geo Claw Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe SS-5 Mark II Levers
Dia-Compe 987 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerVelocity K-525
Spoke nipples typeOptional
Spoke wheelOptional

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 6061 T6 Aluminum With Carbon Fiber Swingarm
Frame typeTIG-welded Aluminum and lugged Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionOptional
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCraig Metalcraft
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SCM55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Race Face Turbine Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Race Face LP Turbine
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 900
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Ellsworth FS 2/XC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 900
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Ellsworth FS 2/XC

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-4R
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG 2000 Kevlar
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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