GT Bicycles Grade Expert vs Marin Palisades Trail 2

Compare Specifications of GT Bicycles Grade Expert and Marin Palisades Trail 2

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GT Bicycles Grade Expert
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Technical Specifications
Frame All New Grade Alloy 700 c/650 b Frame, EnduRoad Triple Triangle Design feat. Floating Seatstays, 12 x 142 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc (160 mm), Tapered Headtube, External Dropper Compatible, BSA 73 mm Series 2 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 135mm Forged Dropouts, Chainstay Disc Mount, Full External Housing
Stem 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° Alloy, 31.8 mm, 45 mm
Handle Bar GT DropTune RS, alloy, 16° flare 31.8 Riser, 12 mm Rise, 760 mm Width
Fork All-New Grade Carbon fork with tapered carbon steerer, 12 x 100 Thru Axle, Flat Mount Disc (160 mm), pannier and fender compatible --
Seatpost 6061 Alloy Micro Adjust, 15 mm offset, 27.2 x 300 mm (44 cm), 350 mm (48-58 cm), 400 mm (61 cm) Alloy, Two Bolt
Grip 3 mm Velo Cork Entity MTB, Closed End
Crankset FSA Vero Pro 48/32 Shimano Altus MT101, 36/22T
Pedals GT Plastic OPC Body Nylon Platform
Chain KMC X11, 11-speed KMC X9
Shifters Shimano 105, 2 x 11 --
Saddle GT Grade saddle, steel rails Sport MTB
Headset FSA NO. 44, Integrated, Sealed Bearing 44 mm Zero Stack, 8 mm Cone
Derailleur Front Shimano 105, braze-on Shimano Altus
Derailleur Rear Shimano 105 GS Shimano Acera, 9-Speed
Hub Front -- Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Hub Rear -- Forged Alloy, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Spoke 14g Stainless steel 14g Black Stainless Steel, Brass
Cassette -- Shimano HG-200, 9-Speed, 11-36T
Bottom Bracket -- Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper
Tyres
Front -- WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5 x 2.25”, Wire Bead
Rear -- WTB Trailboss Comp, 27.5 x 2.25”, Wire Bead
Wheel / RIM WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready Double Wall Alloy
Brakes
Front Tektro mechanical disc, 160/160 mm rotors Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor
Rear Tektro mechanical disc, 160/160 mm rotors Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor
Brake Lever Shimano 105 Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc
Suspension
Front -- RockShox Judy Silver TK, 100 mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Damping Adjustment, 42 mm Offset
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Colors Available
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Physical Specs
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Overview
Features - Floating Stays All-day rideability
- Removable Fender Bridge
- Flatmount Brakes
- Mounting Points Galore
- Tire Clearance
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Additional Details Bottom Bracket : Cartridge, square taper
Cog Set : Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed
Size Range : S, M, L
Shift Lever : Shimano Altus, 9-Speed

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