Giant ARETE 2008 VS Marin ALPINE TRAIL 29ER 2009 specs comparison
Giant Arete
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Marin Alpine Trail 29er
General Infos| Model | Alpine Trail 29er |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red Brick |
| Sizes |
- 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler SL Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers Hayes MX-4 Mechanical With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Double Sealed Disc QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex TD-20 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. WTB Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 Double Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Marin OS Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey LB |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC HG40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ X-Flow 3.0 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin Alpine Trail 29er Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Dart 3 29er |
Other Specs of Marin Alpine Trail 29er
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Composite |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport LE |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro Adjust |
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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 Marin Alpine Trail 29er manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Alpine Trail 29er Mountain bike here