Giant PROTEGE 2003 VS Specialized CARMEL 26 2 2009 specs comparison

Giant Protege 2003 comparison online with competitors

Giant Protege

General Infos
Model Protege
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - Khaki Metallic and Satin Black
-Ice Blue Metallic and Silver
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) MTB Comfort
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Direct-pull Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM-40
Front: Aluminum QR
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluxx Monocoque
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Giant MTB
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Giant Protege Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C102
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
RST Gila TL

Other Specs of Giant Protege

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Giant Coil
Saddle seatGiant Dual Density
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Specialized Carmel 26 2 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Carmel 26 2

General Infos
Model Carmel 26 2
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Satin Silver
-Gloss Blue
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hemisphere
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) 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 60 (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 set3-speed Internal

Specialized Carmel 26 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-4110-26

Other Specs of Specialized Carmel 26 2

Component group setsComfort 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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