Marathon Carbon Pro

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.

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Specifications Geometry Features
  • 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
  • Trail/Marathon

    • Trail/Marathon

      2010 Marathon Carbon Team
      2010 Marathon Carbon Team (SRAM)
      2010 Marathon Carbon Pro
      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.
  • Recreational XC

    • Recreational XC

      2010 Avalanche 1.0 Disc
      2010 Avalanche 2.0 Disc
      2010 Avalanche 3.0 Disc
      2010 GTw Avalanche 3.0
      2010 Avalanche 3.0
      2010 Outpost Disc
      2010 Outpost
      2010 Aggressor
      2010 Laguna Women's
      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.
  • Dirt Jump

    • Dirt Jump

      2010 Chucker 2.0
      2010 Chucker 3.0
      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Dirt Jump Bicycles
      If it’s easy, then it’s not really worth doing. So we design our dirt jump bikes to push past the limits of human comfort (and sensibility) with the toughest tubesets, beefiest forks and park-proven components. If only your body was built this strong.