GT MARATHON PRO 2008 VS Specialized GROUND CONTROL AIM A1 1997 specs comparison

GT Marathon Pro
General InfosModel | Marathon Pro |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver and Black |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss X1800 |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X1800 |
Spoke nipples type | DT Alloy |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Lo Rizer |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Pro |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT Hollowtech 2 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon Pro Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 RL |
Other Specs of GT Marathon Pro
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox RP23 |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM |
Seat post extension | Ritchey |

Specialized Ground Control AIM A1
General InfosModel | Ground Control AIM A1 |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White and black |
Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Team Master Kevlar Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Team Control Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers Dia-Compe Direct Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: SBC Aluminum Quick Release |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | SBC A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | SBC Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | SBC Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | SBC Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SBC Son Of Strongarm |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Ground Control AIM A1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Specialized Ground Control AIM A1
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Resin Body With Clips & Straps Aluminum Cage |
Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Specialized Prolong Evolution Carbotech |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Marathon Pro bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Marathon Pro Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Ground Control AIM A1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Ground Control AIM A1 Mountain bike here