Giant RAINIER 2002 VS Trek 8500 2004 specs comparison

Giant Rainier 2002 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rainier

General Infos
Model Rainier
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2002
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Color choice - Silver
-Black and Silver
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 3 Levers
Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Disc Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluxx Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Alloy MTB
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Giant Alloy MTB
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rainier Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano Deore Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Air

Other Specs of Giant Rainier

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Steel Cage With Clips & Straps
Nylon Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Groove
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Trek 8500 2004 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8500

General Infos
Model 8500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Super X
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT M756 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Disc
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Bontrager Race Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race X Lite
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 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 8500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RL

Other Specs of Trek 8500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS 2000
Seat post extensionBontrager Race


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