Giant OPTION 1998 VS Specialized CARMEL 700 2 2009 specs comparison

Giant Option 1998 comparison online with competitors

Giant Option

General Infos
Model Option
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - red kandy fade
-Macabre matte
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
- 23.5 (inches)
- womens 17.5 (inches)
- womens 19.5 (inches)
- womens 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
- 23.5 (inches)
- womens 17.5 (inches)
- womens 19.5 (inches)
- womens 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 40c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Altus Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesJoy Tech Big Hub Q and R
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims Z-19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Rise
Steel
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67W

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeVictor VPB-32
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR XR11
Gear shift leversShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Option Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Option

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsVictor Resin 872N
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Comfort Retro
Seat post extension 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel


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Specialized Carmel 700 2

General Infos
Model Carmel 700 2
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Gloss Blue
-Gloss Moss Green
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Specialized Hemisphere
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy 4-finger Levers
Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Internal Gear
Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGlobe Alloy 40 (millimeters) Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGlobe Quill
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball Threaded

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Shimano CN-NX10
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
Sugino EX-1 With Alloy Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus Twist Shift
Rear gear set 16 Teeth
3-speed Internal

Specialized Carmel 700 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and steel
Fork type 63 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour NEX-4110-700

Other Specs of Specialized Carmel 700 2

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsComposite With Kraton Rubber
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Comfort Plus
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension


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