GT FORCE CARBON EXPERT 2010 VS Specialized EPIC ELITE 2011 specs comparison
GT Force Carbon Expert
General Infos| Model | Force Carbon Expert |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Grey and Carbon |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 15 (millimeters) Thru Axle Rear: Shimano XT Centerlock Disc Front: Shimano XTCenterlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM-719 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Rize OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite X4 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Sealed Beaing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 9 Speed |
| 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 |
GT Force Carbon Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 110 - 150 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox 32 Talas R |
Other Specs of GT Force Carbon Expert
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Specialized Epic Elite
General Infos| Model | Epic Elite |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polish |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak LK Front: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R SL Levers Avid Elixir R SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss X420SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 660 (millimeters) Wide Specialized XC Low Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | SRAM GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | SRAM Carbon S-2200 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized Epic Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | S3 Direct Mount SRAM X.7 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sid RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Elite
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Mini-Brain |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BG Phenom Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Single Bolt Setback |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Force Carbon Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Force Carbon Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Elite Mountain bike here