GT MARATHON PRO 2008 VS Specialized SAFIRE EXPERT 2010 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 Safire Expert
General InfosModel | Safire Expert |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White and Silver |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works The Captain Control Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir CR SL Levers Avid Elixir CR SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Dt Swiss 330 SL Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X420SL |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6 DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Rise Butted Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Integrated |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M-762 XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Safire Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | DMD Shimano SLX FD-M660 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 Mid-cage |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 140/120/100 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox 32 Talas RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Brain Fade |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Single Bolt Setback 2014 Butted Alloy |
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 Safire Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Safire Expert Mountain bike here