GT Marathon Carbon Expert 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Marathon Carbon Expert
First production 2009
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Marathon Carbon Expert Parts   
Available Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma DTC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers
Shimano SLX Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic CrossRide Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic CrossRide Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelMavic

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 Carbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionRitchey Pro Rizer OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey Pro
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizesShimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon Carbon Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Recon 335 Solo Air

Other Specs of GT Marathon Carbon Expert

Component group setsShimano SLX
Available colors - Black and Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey 3D Forged


GT Marathon Carbon Expert bike review

GT produced the Marathon Carbon Expert bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,199.99.
Marathon Carbon Expert bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , large and xlarge .
GT Mountain bike Marathon Carbon Expert can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Kenda Karma DTC tires and Mavic spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CrossRide Disc. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano SLX disc brakes, Shimano SLX Hydraulic levers braking system and Mavic CrossRide Centerlock Disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used GT I-Drive 4 carbon fiber material for the frame. Ritchey Pro Rizer OS high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marathon Carbon Expert to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey Pro.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano SLX is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG-73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano SLX RapidFire gear shift levers.