GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS Merlin ECHO (01) 2002 specs comparison

GT Marathon Elite 2009 comparison online with competitors

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


Merlin Echo (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Echo (01)

General Infos
Model Echo (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Echo (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Duke SL

Other Specs of Merlin Echo (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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