Giant ANTHEM 2 2008 VS Specialized S-WORKS EPIC 2008 specs comparison

Giant Anthem 2 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant Anthem 2

General Infos
Model Anthem 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Black and Brushed
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large. xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large. xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.0 (inches) Michelin XC Dry2
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Sealed Bearing
Rims manufacturerWTB LaserDisc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Stainless 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 typeRace Face XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Ride XC
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Anthem 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore Top Normal
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL

Other Specs of Giant Anthem 2

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Float RP2
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Race
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Ride XC


Specialized S-Works Epic 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized S-Works Epic

General Infos
Model S-Works Epic
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Carbon and Black
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26x2.00 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak LK
Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak LK
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26x2.00 (inches) Wheels
Front: 26 (inches)
Brakeset type Magura Marta SL Carbon Levers
Magura Marta SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Disc
Straight Pull
Roval Contr+¦le XC Race
Rims manufacturer Disc
Roval Contr+¦le XC Race
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Niples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials M5 Aluminum Rear Triangle
FACT Carbon Triangle
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction 31.8
6 Up
640 (millimeters) Wide
8 Back
Specialized OS XC Low Rise Carbon Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano XTR
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized S-Works Epic Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox F100 RLC

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Epic

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized AFR Flow Control
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Specialized Phenom
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Single Bolt


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