Cannondale TRAIL SL 3 2011 VS Giant XTC ALLIANCE 2008 specs comparison

Cannondale TraiL SL 3

General Infos

Model	TraiL SL 3
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	- Magnesium White (gloss) -Jet Black (matte)
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Draco SL Levers Tektro Draco SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula DC22 Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Maddux DC3.0
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	15ga. Butted Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	1 1/2 (inches) Tange Custom

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano ES25 Octalink
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M430-8
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.5
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale TraiL SL 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SRAM X.5
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.5
Fork material	Single Crown Alloy
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RST Deuce Coil

Other Specs of Cannondale TraiL SL 3

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	VP Platform With Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Cannondale Stage 2
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C3

Giant XtC Alliance

General Infos

Model	XtC Alliance
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Brushed and White
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

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 tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole WTB Dual Duty XC
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alliance Aluminum and composite
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Race Face Ride XC Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Race Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Giant XtC Alliance Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.7
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MX Pro LO

Other Specs of Giant XtC Alliance

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Silverado Race
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC