Giant PISTOL W 2006 VS Specialized EPIC ELITE 2011 specs comparison

Giant Pistol W
General InfosModel | Pistol W |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Milk Chocolate |
Sizes | - Womens 13.5 (inches)- womens 14.5 (inches)- womens 16 (inches) |
Sizes | - Womens 13.5 (inches)- womens 14.5 (inches)- womens 16 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda NevagalFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Sole XC LeversHayes Sole XC Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Alex DP-20 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethTruvativ Isoflow |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Pistol W Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 85 - 130 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelRock Shox TORA 302 U-Turn |
Other Specs of Giant Pistol W
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Platform |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla Coil R |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed She Comp |
Seat post extension | Aluminum |

Specialized Epic Elite
General InfosModel | Epic Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Polish |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak LKFront: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R SL LeversAvid Elixir R SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeDT Swiss X420SL |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 660 (millimeters) WideSpecialized XC Low Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X10 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | SRAM GXP |
Crankset parts and sizes | SRAM Carbon S-2200 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Epic Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | S3 Direct MountSRAM X.7 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Single CrownAlloy Steerer |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Sid RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Elite
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin Test Ride Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox Mini-Brain |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Phenom Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Single Bolt Setback |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Pistol W bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Pistol W Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Elite Mountain bike here