GT Marathon 3.0 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Marathon 3.0
First production 2008
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
Bike Pricing Check price Here ==>   
Parts And Accessories GT Marathon 3.0 Parts   
Available Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SX-24
Spoke nipples typeBrass CP
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGT OS XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGT TIG-welded
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour SR XCR LO

Other Specs of GT Marathon 3.0

Component group setsShimano Deore
Available colors - Matte Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extensionMicro-adjust


GT Marathon 3.0 bike review

GT produced the Marathon 3.0 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.99.
Marathon 3.0 bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , large and xlarge .
GT Mountain bike Marathon 3.0 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte Silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevagal tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SX-24. GT equiped this exact model with Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc brakes, Tektro levers braking system and Shimano disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum material for the frame. GT OS XC Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marathon 3.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of GT TIG-welded.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Nine Speed chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano gear shift levers.