GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 VS Scott CONTESSA SPARK 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 |
Scott Contessa Spark
General Infos| Model | Contessa Spark |
| Manufacturer | Scott |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon and White and Pink |
| Sizes |
- Womens small - womens medium - womens large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.25 (inches) Schwalbe Nobby Nic |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic 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 XR1 Disc Centerlock |
| Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss XR1 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Carbon Pro |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Scott Pro OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Pro |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Scott Contessa Spark Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL |
Other Specs of Scott Contessa Spark
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 110 (millimeters) Travel Scott-DT Swiss TC Superlight |
| Saddle seat | Fizik Vitesse HP |
| Seat post extension | 34.9 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Pro Carbon |
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 Scott Contessa Spark manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Scott Contessa Spark Mountain bike here