Giant ARETE 2008 VS Norco VFR FORMA 1 2011 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 |
Norco VFR Forma 1
General Infos| Model | VFR Forma 1 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Continental Contact |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 360A Levers Tektro V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula OV-31 |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Freedom Racine Elite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Norco Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Norco Lite |
| Headset size | FSA No.11N Semi-cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7420AL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/48 Teeth Shimano Alivio FC-M431 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio SL-M430 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VFR Forma 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio FD-M430 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio RD-M430 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Aerodynamic |
Other Specs of Norco VFR Forma 1
| Component group sets | Shimano |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Alloy Body With Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Norco Forma Sport |
| Seat post extension | Norco Lite |
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 Norco VFR Forma 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VFR Forma 1 Mountain bike here