K2 PROFLEX ANIMAL 1998 VS GT MARATHON 9R 2008 specs comparison
K2 ProFlex Animal
General Infos| Model | ProFlex Animal |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow with tiger stripes |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Kevlar Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop Levers Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 7000 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro Hell Bent |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DL |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
K2 ProFlex Animal Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | K2 Bikes Proflex Girvin Noleen Pipeline Chubby LT |
Other Specs of K2 ProFlex Animal
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-804 |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel K2 Smart Shock |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec PG |
GT Marathon 9R
General Infos| Model | Marathon 9R |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Red |
| Sizes |
- Medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 (inches) WTB Prowler |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano LX Levers Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano LX |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc 29 (inches) |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 15/14ga. Butted DT Swiss |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) IS-3E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73-9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano LX Hollowtech II |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano LX Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon 9R Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL 29er |
Other Specs of GT Marathon 9R
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel RockShox Monarch 3.1 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Race |
| Seat post extension | Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its ProFlex Animal bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 ProFlex Animal Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Marathon 9R manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon 9R Mountain bike here