GT LIGHTNING 1998 VS Giant RAINIER W 2010 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 Rainier W 2010 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rainier W

General Infos
Model Rainier W
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Blue and White
Sizes - 12.5(2X)
- 14(X)
- 16
- 18

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Hayes MX-4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX Butted Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect High-rise 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Power Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ ISO Flo C3.0
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rainier W Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Dart 3 With Lockout

Other Specs of Giant Rainier W

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsPlatform Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Mtb Women's
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect Alloy


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