Giant ARETE 2008 VS Marin B-17 2007 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 B-17
General Infos| Model | B-17 |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Bronze |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes Sole With V7 Rotors Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SpeedDisc All Mountain |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Edge II 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA Maximus |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey LB |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ PowerSpline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36 Teeth TruVativ Blaze 2.0 AM |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM SX5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin B-17 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and steel and aluminum |
| Fork type | 85-130 (millimeters) Rock Shox TORA 289 U-Turn |
Other Specs of Marin B-17
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | BMX Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Marin AXC |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro Adjust |
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 B-17 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin B-17 Mountain bike here