Riders ready to step up to a full suspension XC Race bike can step right up to the Marathon Carbon Pro. A slightly lighter and more durable parts pick (vs. the Marathon Carbon Expert) makes the Marathon Carbon Pro the perfect choice for racers who need reliability week after week.

• Rear Shock:
  Fox Float RP23 with rebound adjust lock out and adjustable pro pedal
• Frame:
  GT I drive 4 monocoque carbon fiber front triangle and rear traingle with 4 inches of travel. Integrated headset and main pivot bearings. Internal cable routing.
• Fork:
  FOX 32 RL with 120mm of travel, rebound adjust and remote lock out
• Crankset / Chainwheel:
  Shimano XT, with Hollowtech 2 piece arm and bb,
• Bottom Bracket:
  Shimano XT out board sealed bearings
• Front Derailleur:
  Shimano XT
• Rear Derailleur:
  Shimano XT "Shadow"
• Shifters:
  Shimano XTR trigger
• Chain:
  HG-73 Nine Speed
• Rims:
  Mavic CrossTrail for Centerlock Disc
• Front Hub:
  Mavic CrossTrail for Centerlock Disc
• Rear Hub:
  Mavic CrossTrail for Centerlock Disc
• Cog set:
  Shimano XT Nine speed index cassette 11-32
• Spokes:
  Mavic
• Nipples:
  Mavic
• Tires:
  Kenda Karma, 26x 2.0 120 TPI with Kevlar bead and DTC compound
• Front Brake:
  Shimano XT Hydraulic w / 160 mm rotor
• Rear Brake:
  Shimano XT Hydraulic w / 160 mm rotor
• Brake Levers:
  XT seperate Hydraulic
• Handlebar:
  Ritchey Pro Lo Rizer butted 2014 alum, 31.8 mm clamp, 680 mm width 15mm rise, 6/9 deg sweep
• Stem:
  Ritchey Pro Axis 44 cold forged stem, with 6 degree rise, and 4 bolt face plate
• Headset:
  FSA Integrated, sealed angular contact bearing
• Grips:
  GT Alloy Lock Down
• Saddle:
  FIZIK Gobi XM with Manganese Rails
• Seat Post:
  Ritchey 31.6mm 3 D forged
• Seat Clamp:
  GT Alum QR

• Force Optimized Construction provides you GT's lightest full suspension carbon frame, specifically designed to stand up to the rigors of training and racing; from the World Cup to your local singletrack
• 100mm of rear wheel travel via the custom tuned Fox Floar RP23 helps take the edge off anything the trail throws at you.
• Shimano XT parts kit with XTR triggers keep shifting and braking smooth and precise
• Mavic CrossTrail wheelset is a smart choice for both shorter XC courses and long marathon races.