GT Marathon 9R 2008 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Marathon 9R |
| First production | 2008 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Marathon 9R Parts |
| Available 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 |
| Available colors | - Dark Red |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| 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 |
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GT produced the Marathon 9R bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,999.99.
Marathon 9R bike is available in many sizes such as Medium and large .
GT Mountain bike Marathon 9R can be found in one single color which is Dark Red.
This bike is equiped with 29" WTB Prowler tires and DT Swiss spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB Speed Disc 29". GT equiped this exact model with Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc brakes, Shimano LX levers braking system and Shimano LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum material for the frame. Easton EA50 riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marathon 9R to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Easton EA50.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano LX Hollowtech II is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG73-9 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano LX Rapid Fire gear shift levers.
