GT LIGHTNING 1997 VS Cannondale F9 2009 specs comparison

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GT Lightning

General Infos
Model Lightning
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Satin
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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Apex 450
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Lightning Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of GT Lightning

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsVictor VP-103 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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Cannondale F9

General Infos
Model F9
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Patriot Blue
-Jet Black
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
- jumbo

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Komodo
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated Levers
Tektro 836 V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula FM-32
Front: Formula FM-31
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Jalco VP-20A
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCO2 Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale XC3
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Slimstack A-head

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC 8-Speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA TH-7420ST
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Suntour XCC-T202PB
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale F9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM 3.0
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RST Capa

Other Specs of Cannondale F9

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVP
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCannondale Co2
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-359


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