Sun Bicycles Marathon 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Sun Bicycles
Model Marathon
First production 2003
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Sun Bicycles Marathon Parts   
Available Sizes - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 40c Kenda K-841
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 385A Levers
Tektro 832A Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Aluminum
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Threaded Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z410
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSteel Retainer Style
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
3-piece Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano Revo
Rear gear set 14 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Sun Bicycles Marathon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Tourney TY-32
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RM-340
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Sun Bicycles Marathon

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Ball Burnished
- Blue and Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-6013
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Aluminum


Sun Bicycles Marathon bike review

Sun Bicycles produced the Marathon bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $370.00.
Marathon bike is available in many sizes such as 21 (inches) and womens 17 (inches).
Sun Bicycles Hybrid Marathon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball Burnished and Blue and Silver .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 40c Kenda K-841 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 36-hole. Sun Bicycles equiped this exact model with Tektro 832A linear pull brakes, Tektro 385A levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Sun Bicycles used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Steel, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marathon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience 3-piece aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z410 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Sun Bicycles, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Revo gear shift levers.