Giant ARETE 2008 VS Mongoose DX 5.3 1999 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 EightFront: 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 LeversHayes 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 TeethTruVativ FiveD 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single CrownSteel and aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi 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) DiameterRace Face Ride XC |
Mongoose DX 5.3
General Infos| Model | DX 5.3 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - Fusion Orange-Carbon Blue |
| Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis FranzFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Hanz |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | OversizedChromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Mongoose Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSR XR17 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose DX 5.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 1.8 (inches) TravelRock Shox Jett C |
Other Specs of Mongoose DX 5.3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Dual Density |
| Seat post extension | Mongoose 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 Mongoose DX 5.3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose DX 5.3 Mountain bike here