GT Marathon 2.0 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Marathon 2.0
First production 2008
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Marathon 2.0 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 LX Levers
Shimano LX Hydraulic 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 6061 OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 6061 OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano LX
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizesShimano LX Hollowtech II
Gear shift leversShimano LX
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 2.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Recon 351

Other Specs of GT Marathon 2.0

Component group setsShimano LX
Available colors - White
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionRitchey


GT Marathon 2.0 bike review

GT produced the Marathon 2.0 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,799.99.
Marathon 2.0 bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , large and xlarge .
GT Mountain bike Marathon 2.0 can be found in one single color which is White.
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 LX Hydraulic Disc brakes, Shimano LX 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 6061 OS high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marathon 2.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey 6061 OS.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano LX Hollowtech II is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano LX chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano LX gear shift levers.