GT LIGHTNING 1997 VS Scott SCALE 40 2009 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


Scott Scale 40 2009 comparison online with competitors

Scott Scale 40

General Infos
Model Scale 40
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Black and Anthracite
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Continental Mountain King
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3.5 Hydraulic Levers
Avid Juicy 3.5 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 3.5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: Scott Comp Disc Centerlock
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex XC-44 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
DT Swiss Champion

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Double Butted Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott X-Rod
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsScott Comp OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey OE

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Scott Scale 40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F100RL

Other Specs of Scott Scale 40

Component group setsShimano SLX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatScott Racing
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Scott Comp


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