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Description:
- Frame: GT 6061 aluminum ID4 full suspension frame, 4” travel
- Stem: Ritchey Pro cold forged stem, with 6 degree rise, and 4 bolt face plate
- Grips: New GT Alloy Lock Down
- Headset: FSA Integrated, sealed angular contact bearing
- Seat Clamp: GT Alum QR
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Submitted by
Duncan
a Cross Country Rider
from Cape Town South Africa
Date Reviewed: May 28, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Tokai Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2300.00 | | Purchased At: | City Cycles | | Strengths: | Great Climber and the component setup compliments a bike that handles like a dream. XT servowave technology really gives you that extra breaking power. The price to component ratio is fantastic and i was astonished that the GT comes in at $2300 with its superb components. | | Weaknesses: | The Kenda Nevegal tyres do not have the best cornering ability and tend to slide on tight switchbacks. | | Similar Products Used: | I have upgraded from a shwinn hardtail so the performance compared to the shwinn is phenominal!!
Tested a Giant Trance 1 and Anthem 1 - Similar spec and handling on the GT but a lot less on the wallet! | | Bike Setup: |
Fox Float RL fork, air spring,120mm travel; Fox RP23 shock
New Shimano XT 27-Speed Drivetrain with XT rear derailleurs; new Shimano LX trigger shifters
WTB Speed Disc XC Rims, Shimano LX Centerlock Disc Hubs; Kenda Nevegal 120 tpi tires | | Bottom Line: | This is an excellent XC bike that is superbly priced and spec'd. I would highly recommend the Marathon 1 to anyone i speak to!
Great Handling - Great setup and Great shifting thanks to the new Deore XT 08.
Any above average - skilled rider looking for a great XC bike that will not break the bank and give you high end performance should definitely purchase this bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Cross Country Rider
from Niagara Falls, NY US
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2300.00 | | Strengths: | Very good all around performance. Bike is extremeley tunable and responsive. I am a heavy rider at about 270 lbs and it is very smooth. Excellent front suspension with the Fox fork. | | Weaknesses: | At just under 30 lbs it is a little on the heavy side but not too bad. | | Bike Setup: | Fox Float 32 RL (ront) All xt components w/ hydaulic disc brakes. Fox RP23 rear shock. | | Bottom Line: | Great investment for an experienced rider looking for an all around full suspension XC bike but will handle some moderate downhills and abuse. Worth every penny. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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