GT LIGHTNING 1997 VS Giant XTC ALLIANCE 2010 specs comparison

GT Lightning 1997 comparison online with competitors

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


Giant XTC Alliance 2010 comparison online with competitors

Giant XTC Alliance

General Infos
Model XTC Alliance
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Blue and Black Composite
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixer 5 Levers
Avid Elixer 5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 117
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionGiant Contact Flat 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Contact
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket type External
TruVativ ISO Flow
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ ISO Flow
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant XTC Alliance Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp On
Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow Top Normal
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 FIT F100 RL

Other Specs of Giant XTC Alliance

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano 505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Tundra With Manganese Rails
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect SL


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