Marathon Carbon Expert

There are a lot of features the first-time racer looks for. For one, plush rear 100mm travel that doesn't rob your legs of pedaling efficiency. For another, light weight so you can conserve energy, and of course, long-haul durability so you can make it to the finish line.

Specifications Geometry Features
  • Freeride/DH
    • Freeride/DH

      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Freeride/DH Bicycles
      We’ve revolutionized the category by engineering the hardest hitting, smoothest riding DH bike in the business. The Fury™ is 10x stronger than its aluminum counterparts so you can point the front end towards the finish line and pin it.
  • All Mountain
    • All Mountain

      Bike Comparison for Mountain/All Mountain Bicycles
      Rugged downhill sections and leg-busting climbs are no problem on GT’s all mountain rigs. The robust frames and generous 150mm of travel take the big hits, yet light weight and a burly spec mean that what goes down is still ultra-efficient on the way back up.
  • Trail/Marathon
    • Trail/Marathon

      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Trail/Marathon Bicycles
      When the 24-hour race hits the graveyard shift, certain things become an absolute necessity. You need plush rear travel, light weight and durability in order to make it to the finish line. Didn’t pack these features? Don’t worry, GT does.
  • Race XC
    • Race XC

      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Race XC Bicycles
      Light, lively and fast-as-hell, GT’s Race XC bikes are all about speed. And nimble handling. And rocket-like acceleration. And durability. Let’s rephrase that. GT race bikes are all about winning. It is no surprise that the 2008 U23 World Cup Champion topped the podium on a GT Zaskar.
  • Recreational XC
    • Recreational XC

      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Recreational XC Bicycles
      GT bikes are as hungry for weekend dirt as you are, with light and strong aluminum frames and plenty of bump-taming front suspension. Twist your way through rooted trails or unwind on epic singletrack, and you’ll forget all about what’s waiting for you on Monday morning.