GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS KHS VELVET 2011 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 |
KHS Velvet
General Infos| Model | Velvet |
| Manufacturer | KHS |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and White |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.2 (inches) WTB Wolverine |
| 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 | Rear: Cassette Front: Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty FR |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ AKA Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z99 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex Giga X Pipe |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
KHS Velvet Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X.7 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 150 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sektor RL Solo Air |
Other Specs of KHS Velvet
| Component group sets | SRAM |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform With CroMo Axles And Replacable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 6 (inches) Maestro RockShox Monarch RT |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Truvativ Hussefelt |
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 KHS Velvet manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS Velvet Mountain bike here