Sun Bicycles MARATHON 2002 VS Diamondback APPROACH 1997 specs comparison

Sun Bicycles Marathon
General InfosModel | Marathon |
Manufacturer | Sun Bicycles |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Ball Burnished |
Sizes | - 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- womens 17 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Sizes | - 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- womens 17 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Kenda K-847 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro 385A LeversTektro 832A Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RiseSteel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-410 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Steel Retainer Style |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth3-piece Aluminum |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo |
Rear gear set | 14 - 34 Teeth7-speed |
Sun Bicycles Marathon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourey MR40 |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-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 | Viscount 9401 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum |

Diamondback Approach
General InfosModel | Approach |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red- silver-Dark blue |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches)- womens 17 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Cheng Shin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-371A LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeFL-317 Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST HP-226N |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 969 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano AceraX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Diamondback Approach Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Diamondback Approach
Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-923 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Avenir Comfort Plus |
Seat post extension | 25.8 (millimeters) DiameterLee Chi SP-204 Aluminum |
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 Diamondback Approach manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Approach Hybrid here