GT BACKWOODS 1998 VS Commencal NORMAL 2008 specs comparison

GT Backwoods
General InfosModel | Backwoods |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - black-Billet |
Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethSR and Suntour XR30 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
GT Backwoods Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy S |
Other Specs of GT Backwoods
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly RailsWTB SST |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Commencal Normal
General InfosModel | Normal |
Manufacturer | Commencal |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated LeversCo (millimeters)encal V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-65 Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Co (millimeters)encal Nuts AL |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Co (millimeters)encal Double-butted 6061 Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Co (millimeters)encal |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) NECO |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ X-Flow |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Commencal Normal Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM 3.0 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Dart 2 With Turnkey |
Other Specs of Commencal Normal
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | SDG Bel Air |
Seat post extension | Co (millimeters)encal Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Backwoods bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Backwoods Mountain bike here
- Get your Commencal Normal manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Commencal Normal Mountain bike here