GT TRAFFIC 3.0 2011 VS Specialized GLOBE ELITE IG8 2008 specs comparison

GT Traffic 3.0
General InfosModel | Traffic 3.0 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte black |
Sizes |
- XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL |
Sizes |
- XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Schwalbe Roadcruiser |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers With 110 (millimeters) Arms Brakes Direct Pull |
Hubs for disc brakes | Pinhead Locking QR Pinhead Locking QR Alloy Freehub Rear: Alloy Freehub Front: Alloy With Pinhead Locking Skewer |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex ACE-17 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7000 Series Aluminum With Hydro Formed TT |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | GT All Terra Alloy MTB Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | GT All Terra Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mech |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC HG-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge Sealed |
Crankset parts and sizes | 48/38/28t Teeth Suntour CW9-XCC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Traffic 3.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FM-191 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | GT Traffic Rigid |
Other Specs of GT Traffic 3.0
Component group sets | Co (millimeters)uter Mix |
Pedals details | High Impact Nylon Comfort |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | GT Traffic Saddle With Integrated Tailight |
Seat post extension | GT Design Alloy |

Specialized Globe Elite IG8
General InfosModel | Globe Elite IG8 |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Navy |
Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Nimbus Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Nexus Inter-8 Levers Avid SD3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter-8 Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Globe |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 25.4 (millimeters) 620 (millimeters) Wide Specialized Low Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 25.4 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized Forged |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z610 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth Specialized Single Speed |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexus Inter-8 |
Rear gear set | 8-speed Internal |
Specialized Globe Elite IG8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Specialized A1 Premium |
Other Specs of Specialized Globe Elite IG8
Component group sets | Shimano Inter-8 |
Pedals details | Globe Anti-slip Composite |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Sonoma |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter SPC Two Bolt Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Traffic 3.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Traffic 3.0 Commuter here
- Get your Specialized Globe Elite IG8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Globe Elite IG8 Commuter here