Giant MCM 980 1997 VS Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 30 2008 specs comparison
Giant MCM 980
General Infos| Model | MCM 980 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Natural carbon and red |
| Sizes |
- Medium |
| Sizes |
- Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Grip Shift SBS6 Carbon Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker |
| Frame type | Bonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and braze-on Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 980
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Carbon Selle Royal Eclipse |
| Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 310 |
Rocky Mountain Element 30
General Infos| Model | Element 30 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Caf+¬ Latte |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Levers Shimano Deore Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Champion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FORM 7005 Aluminum and Carbon Seatstays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA30 OS |
| Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG53-9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Ride XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Ride XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Element 30 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 105 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MX Pro LO |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element 30
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | Easton EA30 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its MCM 980 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant MCM 980 Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Element 30 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Element 30 Mountain bike here