Cannondale GEMINI 1000 2003 VS Giant XTC DS2 1999 specs comparison

Cannondale Gemini 1000
General InfosModel | Gemini 1000 |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Ball Burnished |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) WTB Weirwolf |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Marta Hydraulic Disc LeversMagura Marta Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Cannondale Omega DiscFront: Cannondale Lefty |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeMavic F219 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syntace VRO Vector |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syntace VRO X-Ray |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cannondale HeadShok SI |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Octalink |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore Splined |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Cannondale Gemini 1000 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Dual CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Cannondale Lefty MAX TPC+ |
Other Specs of Cannondale Gemini 1000
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M545 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Float RL |
Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Pro |
Seat post extension | Cannondale Competition |

Giant XtC DS2
General InfosModel | XtC DS2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue Wonder and Black |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Alloy Direct Pull LeversDia-Compe 758 Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB SpeedMaster |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedGiant SL CU92 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec HF 141 Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Titec Shorties |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Lil' AL |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange TG Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Tange Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Giant XtC DS2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou SX E |
Other Specs of Giant XtC DS2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Double-sidedMTB Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelFox Air Vanilla |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.XCZ |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its Gemini 1000 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale Gemini 1000 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant XtC DS2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XtC DS2 Mountain bike here