Giant OPTION 1998 VS Specialized CROSSROADS A1 ELITE 1997 specs comparison

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 tire	700 X 40c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Altus Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Joy Tech Big Hub Q and R
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Sun Rims Z-19
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Steel
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Rise Steel
Headset size	1 (inches) Victor VP-H67W

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Victor VPB-32
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth SR XR11
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 type	Giant

Other Specs of Giant Option

Component group sets	Hybrid Mix
Pedals details	Victor Resin 872N
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Comfort Retro
Seat post extension	29.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel

Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite

General Infos

Model	Crossroads A1 Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Champagne
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 18 (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 Alivio A-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Alivio and silent Clutch Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya TX-350
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	SBC A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite 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	SBC

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Elite

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Resin Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SBC Dual Density
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust