Giant OPTION 1997 VS Norco VFR CROSS 2008 specs comparison
Giant Option
General Infos| Model | Option |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Red kandy fade |
| 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 AceraX LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Steel NuttedFront: Steel |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
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 | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-48 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSR XR10 Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Giant Option Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Option
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-872 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant |
| Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum |
Norco VFR Cross
General Infos| Model | VFR Cross |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Not found |
| Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Ritchey Speed Max Cross Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 LeversTektro 837AL V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-60 |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex ACE-19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Low Rizer |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampRitchey |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Comp |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC HG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethFSA Dyna Drive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth8-speed |
Norco VFR Cross Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-M411 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 70 (millimeters) TravelSuntour NCX-D LO |
Other Specs of Norco VFR Cross
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Norco Performance Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Option bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Option Hybrid here
- Get your Norco VFR Cross manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VFR Cross Hybrid here