Giant FARRAGO DS 1999 VS Specialized CROSSROADS A1 EXPERT 1998 specs comparison

Giant Farrago DS

General Infos

Model	Farrago DS
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	1999
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Color choice	- Emerald -Blue
Sizes	- 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches)
Sizes	- 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 40c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Alloy Direct Pull Levers Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Single Wall Alloy
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	30 (millimeters) Rise Steel
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Adjustable Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Steel With Water Seal

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth SR XR27
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift Centera
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Farrago DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type	1.6 (inches) Travel RST 801

Other Specs of Giant Farrago DS

Component group sets	Hybrid Mix
Pedals details	Cross Steel and nylon
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Spring Comfort
Seat post extension	26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Suspension Aluminum

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

General Infos

Model	Crossroads A1 Expert
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Dark blue
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Levers Shimano Cantilever Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Fast Fit
Headset size	1 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) IG
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Specialized

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Resin
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Supersoft Spring
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust