GT LIGHTNING 1998 VS Giant BOULDER 2009 specs comparison

GT Lightning 1998 comparison online with competitors

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


Giant Boulder 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Boulder

General Infos
Model Boulder
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Black and White
-Silver
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Kenda K-Rad Or MTB Trail
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated Levers
Alloy Direct Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSteel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSR Suntour Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR Suntour XCC T-208
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated
Rear gear set 14 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Boulder Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C102
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Spinner Grind 1

Other Specs of Giant Boulder

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsNylon Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Sport MTB Or DJ
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy


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