Sun Bicycles MARATHON 2003 VS Iron Horse EXPEDITION 1998 specs comparison

Sun Bicycles Marathon
General InfosModel | Marathon |
Manufacturer | Sun Bicycles |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Blue and Silver -Ball Burnished |
Sizes |
- 21 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 21 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-841 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro 385A Levers Tektro 832A Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Aluminum Front: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Rise Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threaded Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z410 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Steel Retainer Style |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth 3-piece Aluminum |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo |
Rear gear set | 14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Sun Bicycles Marathon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RM-340 |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Sun Bicycles Marathon
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-6013 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Suspension Aluminum |

Iron Horse Expedition
General InfosModel | Expedition |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Cream and Rust |
Sizes |
- 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-847 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Vanguard Aluminum Levers Vanguard Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: Joy Tech Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Z-19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Tahoma Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST CS558 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 112 (millimeters) Spindle Chin Haur CH-46 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Iron Horse Expedition Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Suntour FD-TP16 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
Fork type | Iron Horse |
Other Specs of Iron Horse Expedition
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Victor VP-933S With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Iron Horse Gel |
Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Sun Bicycles provided us with the latest version of its Marathon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Sun Bicycles Marathon Hybrid here
- Get your Iron Horse Expedition manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Iron Horse Expedition Hybrid here