Rocky Mountain SWITCH SL 2005 VS GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 specs comparison
Rocky Mountain Switch SL
General Infos| Model | Switch SL |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Tank |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion Lite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Front: RMB 20 (millimeters) Carbon |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 321 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton 7005 RAD DH Taperwall |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton Vice 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM 7.0 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Switch SL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 150 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Z-1 FR SL QR20 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Switch SL
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M424 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 152 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP3 |
| Saddle seat | SDG Freeride |
| Seat post extension | Easton EA50 |
GT Marathon Elite
General Infos| Model | Marathon Elite |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid 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 Specs
| 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 Specifications
| 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 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon Elite 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 Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp Chromo |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey 3D Forged |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rocky Mountain provided us with the latest version of its Switch SL bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Switch SL Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Marathon Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon Elite Mountain bike here