Giant PROTEGE 2003 VS Specialized EXPEDITION ELITE 2007 specs comparison

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 tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) MTB Comfort
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (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 type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluxx Monocoque
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Rise Steel
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Adjustable Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Giant MTB
Gear shift levers	SRAM 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 sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Platform
Rear shock absorber	4.0 (inches) Travel Giant Coil
Saddle seat	Giant Dual Density
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Specialized Expedition Elite

General Infos

Model	Expedition Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	- Black -Blue
Sizes	- Large - small - medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Crossroads
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano FH-RM30S Front: Specialized Sealed
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Specialized and Alex HRXC
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-40
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle TH Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano TX-70
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Expedition Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano C-050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Single Crown Steel and aluminum
Fork type	63 (millimeters) SR NEX-4000

Other Specs of Specialized Expedition Elite

Component group sets	Comfort Mix
Pedals details	Wellgo Resin
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Super Comfort Plush With Springs
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension