GT LIGHTNING 1998 VS Felt Q720 2009 specs comparison

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GT Lightning

General Infos
Model Lightning
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Ball-burnished
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionTitec 6061
Handlebar extenderGT Cut Weld
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DX2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Lightning Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of GT Lightning

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 27.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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Felt Q720

General Infos
Model Q720
Manufacturer Felt
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Gloss White
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Felt THC XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M486 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M486 With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano M486 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM-65 Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SX-24
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Double Butted Aluminum With Hydroform TT
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFelt Melt Forged 1 Pc.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Semi Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC 951
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Power Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ ISO Flow
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Felt Q720 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2 With Lockout

Other Specs of Felt Q720

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsMTB Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFelt RXC Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
FELT Alloy Micro Adjust


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