Marin ALPINE TRAIL F.R.S. 1998 VS GT MARATHON 9R 2009 specs comparison

Marin Alpine Trail F.R.S. 1998 comparison online with competitors

Marin Alpine Trail F.R.S.

General Infos
Model Alpine Trail F.R.S.
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Goldenrod front and gloss black swingarm
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
Heat-treated With Chromoly Swingarm
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Alpine Trail F.R.S. Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 381RM

Other Specs of Marin Alpine Trail F.R.S.

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Shock Works
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp


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GT Marathon 9r

General Infos
Model Marathon 9r
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Dark Blue
Sizes - Medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers
Shimano SLX Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano SLX Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SpeedDisc All Mountain 29er
Spoke nipples typeDT Brass
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
DT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 MonkeyBar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH IS-3E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 9r Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX
Fork material Single Crown
Alloy
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL Dual Air 29er

Other Specs of GT Marathon 9r

Component group setsShimano SLX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberRockShox Monarch 3.1
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Race
Seat post extensionEaston EA30


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