Giant XTC ADVANCED 2009 VS Specialized HARDROCK SPORT FS 1998 specs comparison

Giant XtC Advanced
General InfosModel | XtC Advanced |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver and Composite |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R Levers Avid Elixir R With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss Cerit |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic XM 317 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Bladed Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Giant Advanced Composite |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XtC Advanced Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 - 130 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox 32 F100RL |
Other Specs of Giant XtC Advanced
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M540 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |

Specialized Hardrock Sport FS
General InfosModel | Hardrock Sport FS |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- dark dew green -Black |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hardrock'R |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Aluminum Quick Release Front: Specialized Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Fast Fit |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) UG |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Specialized Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Specialized Strong Arm Sport |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Sport FS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Sport FS
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Softlite |
Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its XtC Advanced bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant XtC Advanced Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Hardrock Sport FS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Sport FS Mountain bike here