GT Marathon 1.0 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Marathon 1.0
First production 2008
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Marathon 1.0 Parts   
Available Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano LX Centerlock Hubset
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc XC
Spoke nipples typeDT Swiss
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Pro Lo Rizer OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey Pro 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT Hollowtech 2
Gear shift leversShimano LX
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RL

Other Specs of GT Marathon 1.0

Component group setsShimano XT
Available colors - Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox RP23
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionRitchey


GT Marathon 1.0 bike review

GT produced the Marathon 1.0 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,299.99.
Marathon 1.0 bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , large and xlarge .
GT Mountain bike Marathon 1.0 can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 26" Kenda Nevagal tires and DT Swiss stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB Speed Disc XC. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano XT Disc brakes, Shimano XT hydraulic levers braking system and Shimano LX Centerlock Hubset.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum material for the frame. Ritchey Pro Lo Rizer OS high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marathon 1.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey Pro 31.8.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XT Hollowtech 2, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG-73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano LX gear shift levers.