GT Marathon Elite 2009 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Marathon Elite |
| First production | 2009 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Marathon Elite Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda NevegalFront: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 LeversAvid Juicy 3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey 6061 OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey 6061 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Nine Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
GT Marathon Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Recon 335 Solo Air |
Other Specs of GT Marathon Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Available colors | - Black |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) TravelFox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp Chromo |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey 3D Forged |
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GT Marathon Elite bike review
GT produced the Marathon Elite bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,099.99.Marathon Elite bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
GT Mountain bike Marathon Elite can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.30" Kenda Nevegal tires and DT Swiss stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedDisc XC. GT equiped this exact model with Avid Juicy 3 brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers braking system and Shimano Deore disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum material for the frame. Ritchey 6061 OS riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marathon Elite to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey 6061.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano SLX 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 SLX RapidFire gear shift levers.