Giant ARETE 2008 VS Specialized HARDROCK 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 |
Specialized Hardrock
General Infos| Model | Hardrock |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Gloss Blue - Gloss Yellow -Gloss Black |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers Alloy Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Z-1000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Hi-Ten Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle FSA BB-7420 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel and alloy |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2 |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Plastic Body Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized XC Body Geometry |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Micro Adjust Specialized Alloy Two Bolt |
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 Specialized Hardrock manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Mountain bike here