Barracuda C2A 1997 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison

Barracuda C2A 1997 comparison online with competitors

Barracuda C2A

General Infos
Model C2A
Manufacturer Barracuda
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Scarlet red flake and Audi pearl
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano R080
Silent Clutch
Front: Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida LASER
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Reinforced Thermoplastic
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionJY 230HB Aluminum
Handlebar extenderCuda One-piece Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Uno
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 966
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 500
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda C2A Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of Barracuda C2A

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano STX
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-954 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Comfort Flex
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-312


Giant Arete 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant Arete

General Infos
Model Arete
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Bronze and Brushed
Sizes - Xxsmall
- xsmall
- small
- medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB Dual Duty XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ PowerSpline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ FiveD 3.1
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Arete Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Race

Other Specs of Giant Arete

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Deva Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Ride XC


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