GT LIGHTNING 1998 VS Specialized ARIEL COMP DISC 2011 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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Specialized Ariel Comp Disc

General Infos
Model Ariel Comp Disc
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Blk and Wht
Sizes - Womens xsmall
- womens small
- womens medium
- womens large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 45c Specialized Borough XC Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset typeShimano BRM-445
Hubs for disc brakesMachined Disc Side Flange And Mount
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionButted Alloy Risebar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3D Forged
Headset sizeAhead

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X9
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeOctalink Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/48 Teeth
SR SunTour Octalink Spline
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set9-speed

Specialized Ariel Comp Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 Clamp
Bottom Pull
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialSingle
Fork typeSR Suntour SF11

Other Specs of Specialized Ariel Comp Disc

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsSuper Light Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Women's Riva MTB
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Double Bolt


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