Giant ARETE 2008 VS Specialized HARDROCK SPORT DISC 2011 specs comparison

Giant Arete

General Infos

Model	Arete
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2008
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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 Sport Disc

General Infos

Model	Hardrock Sport Disc
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	- Red and Blk -Blk and Wht
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.0 (inches) Specialized Fast Track LK Sport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Alloy Levers Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Forged Alloy Mid Flange Front: Forged Alloy Hi and low Flange
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex RHD 26 (inches)
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Butted Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy Riserbar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3D Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X8
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB ES25 Octalink
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth SR Suntour
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.4 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano Atlus
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.4
Fork material	Single
Fork type	80 (millimeters) SR Suntour SF11

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Composite Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized XC
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust