Dirt Research VOYAGEURS 1997 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2008 specs comparison

Dirt Research Voyageurs 1997 comparison online with competitors

Dirt Research Voyageurs

General Infos
Model Voyageurs
Manufacturer Dirt Research
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Deep laser purple
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: White Industries Speed Racer
Front: White Industries
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP Sunset
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Titanium

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston ProGram Elite Double-butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DL2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Dirt Research Voyageurs Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum
Fork typeBallistic XL800A-Pro

Other Specs of Dirt Research Voyageurs

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research


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Specialized Rockhopper

General Infos
Model Rockhopper
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - blue
- yellow
-Green
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.0 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport Wire
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Promax Alloy 2-finger Levers
Promax Alloy (inches)V (inches) Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM30L
Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Specialized and Alex RH 26
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsM4 Manipulated Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Alloy XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized 3D Forged Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMX X8
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 126 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M341-8
Gear shift leversShimano Acera SL-MC40
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top Swing
Shimano Altus FD-M310-6
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio RD-M410
Fork material Single Crown Crown
Aluminum and steel and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3 SL

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsSteel Cage and composite Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC With Kevlar Sides
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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