Specialized BIG HIT EXPERT 2004 VS GT MARATHON ELITE 2009 specs comparison
Specialized Big Hit Expert
General Infos| Model | Big Hit Expert |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 24 X 2.60 (inches) Specialized Roller Front: 26 X 2.60 (inches) Specialized Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 24 (inches) Wheels Front: 26 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore Disc Front: Specialized Stout Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Single Track |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized A1 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized BigHit 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Marzocchi Integrated |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Tank MX |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ ISIS DH |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Holzfeller |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Big Hit Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 7.5 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20+ |
Other Specs of Specialized Big Hit Expert
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 8.1 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Swinger |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BigHit |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
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, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Big Hit Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Big Hit Expert 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