GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS Giant FAITH 3 2005 specs comparison
GT Marathon Elite
General InfosModel | 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 |

Giant Faith 3
General InfosModel | Faith 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Midnight Blue |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevagal Front: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes SOLE HD Front and Hayes Sole XC Rear Levers Hayes Sole XC Front and Hayes SOLE HD Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
Rims manufacturer | Alex Supra BH |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Faith 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Drop-Off |
Other Specs of Giant Faith 3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | TruVativ Holzfeller |
Rear shock absorber | 8 (inches) Travel Manitou Metal RP |
Saddle seat | WTB Laser V |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton |
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 Giant Faith 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Faith 3 Mountain bike here