GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS Iron Horse MKIII ELITE 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 |
Iron Horse MKIII Elite
General Infos| Model | MKIII Elite |
| Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black Satin |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis High Roller Front: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss 340 Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole DT Swiss XR 4.2D |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15/14ga. DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6069 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 Low-rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z Carbon |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Iron Horse MKIII Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Revelation 426 Dual Air |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MKIII Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Team |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA70 |
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 Iron Horse MKIII Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Iron Horse MKIII Elite Mountain bike here