Giant ARETE 2008 VS Giant STP SS 2009 specs comparison

Giant Arete
General InfosModel | Arete |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Bronze and Brushed |
Sizes |
- Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium |
Sizes |
- Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium |
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 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
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 | TruVativ PowerSpline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ FiveD 3.1 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Race |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |

Giant STP SS
General InfosModel | STP SS |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White |
Sizes |
- Regular - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Kiniption Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda K-Rad |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Hayes MX-4 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula Disc Front: Formula Disc 20 (millimeters) |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty FR |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant FR 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Howitzer |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth Truvativ Ruktion 1.0 |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 16 Teeth 1-speed |
Giant STP SS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi DJ3 |
Other Specs of Giant STP SS
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Dirt Jump |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant FR Alloy |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Arete bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Arete Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant STP SS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant STP SS Mountain bike here