GT Marathon 9r 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Marathon 9r
First production 2009
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Marathon 9r Parts   
Available Sizes - Medium
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers
Shimano SLX Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano SLX Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SpeedDisc All Mountain 29er
Spoke nipples typeDT Brass
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
DT Swiss Stainless

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 MonkeyBar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH IS-3E

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 9r Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX
Fork material Single Crown
Alloy
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL Dual Air 29er

Other Specs of GT Marathon 9r

Component group setsShimano SLX
Available colors - Dark Blue
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberRockShox Monarch 3.1
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Race
Seat post extensionEaston EA30


GT Marathon 9r bike review

GT produced the Marathon 9r bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,399.99.
Marathon 9r bike is available in many sizes such as Medium , large and xlarge .
GT Mountain bike Marathon 9r can be found in one single color which is Dark Blue.
This bike is equiped with 29 x 2.10" Kenda Small Block Eight tires and DT Swiss stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedDisc All Mountain 29er. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano SLX disc with 160mm rotor brakes, Shimano SLX Hydraulic levers braking system and Shimano SLX centerlock disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum material for the frame. Easton EA50 MonkeyBar 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 31.8.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano SLX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano SLX RapidFire gear shift levers.