GT Marathon Team 2008 Technical specs and features

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


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR WH-M975
Rims manufacturerShimano XTR
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Bladed
Shimano Alloy

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionRitchey WCS Carbon Lo Rizer
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 4-Axis
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specs

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

GT Marathon Team Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 RL

Other Specs of GT Marathon Team

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Carbon
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox RP23
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


GT Marathon Team bike review

GT produced the Marathon Team bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,999.99.
Marathon Team bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , large and xlarge .
GT Mountain bike Marathon Team can be found in one single color which is Carbon.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Kenda Karma tires and Shimano alloy spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Shimano XTR. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR Disc brakes, Shimano XTR Hydraulic levers braking system and Shimano XTR WH-M975 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum material for the frame. Ritchey WCS Carbon Lo Rizer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marathon Team to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey 4-Axis.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR HollowTech II, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR gear shift levers.