Giant VT 2 2004 VS Specialized EPIC EXPERT CARBON 2008 specs comparison
Giant VT 2
General Infos| Model | VT 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin Silver and Satin Black |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X223 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Evolve XC ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90-120 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Minute 1:00 SPV |
Other Specs of Giant VT 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon
General Infos| Model | Epic Expert Carbon |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon and Silver Keyline |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Track Control LK |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | 160 (millimeters) Rear Brakes 185 (millimeters) Front and Avid Ultimate 7 Disc Avid Ultimate 7 Levers Avid Ultimate 7 Disc |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss X420 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6 Double-butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum Rear Triangle FACT 9m Carbon Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 Back Specialized OS XC Low Rise 2014 Alloy Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M-762 XT |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert Carbon
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Brain Fade |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Cr-Mo Rails Specialized XC MTB |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Single Bolt Setback 2014 Butted Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its VT 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant VT 2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic Expert Carbon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Mountain bike here