Cannondale TAURINE 1 2008 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2011 specs comparison

Cannondale Taurine 1
General InfosModel | Taurine 1 |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - UNI Carbon with Blue-Vredestein Team |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Maxxis Monorail XC UST |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 7 LeversAvid Juicy 7 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Sun Ringle Dirty Flea |
Rims manufacturer | 24-holeMavic XM-819 UST Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Flat 25.4 (millimeters)ControlTech Carbon |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Cannondale XC3 HeadShok |
Headset size | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano 9 Speed |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) SI |
Bottom bracket type | Cannondale BB30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethCannondale Carbon BB30 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Cannondale Taurine 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelCannondale Super Fatty Ultra DLR |
Other Specs of Cannondale Taurine 1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Egg Beater |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Nisene Sport MG |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |

Specialized Rockhopper
General InfosModel | Rockhopper |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Wht and Red-Blk and Brn |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Specialized The Captain Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy LeversAvid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Forged AlloyFront: Forged Alloy Hi and low Flange |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeAlex RHD 26 (inches) |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. ButtedStainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized M4 Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Butted Alloy Risebar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X8 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB ES25 Octalink |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSR Suntour |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) ClampShimano Atlus |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
Fork material | Single CrownAlloy Steerer |
Fork type | SR Suntour SF11 |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Plastic Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Rockhopper XC |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterTwo-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its Taurine 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale Taurine 1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Rockhopper manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here