Giant ARETE 2008 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX TEAM RSL 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 |
Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL
General Infos| Model | Vertex Team RSL |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and red |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1'' Maxxis Aspen Exception |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss XR 1450 Star Ratchet Freehub and RWS Front: DT Swiss XR 1450 RWS |
| Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss XR 1450 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Aerolite |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon Monocoque |
| Frame type | Carbon |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Next SL 3/4 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Deus SL 6 Degree |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit CS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/30t Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Direct Mount Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100 FIT Remote |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Tundra K:ium |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Next SL |
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 Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL Mountain bike here