GT VANTARA 1997 VS Specialized CARMEL 700 3 2009 specs comparison

GT Vantara

General Infos

Model	Vantara
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- mulberry -Green
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches)
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 41c Multi-terrain
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Altus Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Steel
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Steel
Headset size	1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set	12 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

GT Vantara Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano AceraX
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	GT

Other Specs of GT Vantara

Component group sets	Shimano AceraX and Altus
Pedals details	Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	GT
Seat post extension	26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Specialized Carmel 700 3

General Infos

Model	Carmel 700 3
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	- Satin Bronze -Gloss Red
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Hemisphere
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Alloy 4-finger Levers Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Specialized Globe
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	15ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Globe Alloy 40 (millimeters) Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Globe Quill
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball Threaded

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X8
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Shimano FC-M151 With Chainguard
Gear shift levers	Shimano SL-MC40 Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Carmel 700 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Acera
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and steel
Fork type	63 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour NEX-4110-700

Other Specs of Specialized Carmel 700 3

Component group sets	Comfort Mix
Pedals details	Composite With Kraton Rubber
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Comfort Plus
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension