Iron Horse ARS 6.8 1998 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2009 specs comparison

Iron Horse ARS 6.8 1998 comparison online with competitors

Iron Horse ARS 6.8

General Infos
Model ARS 6.8
Manufacturer Iron Horse
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - Mango and brushed silver
-Carribean Blue and brushed silver
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Iron Horse ARS 6.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder R

Other Specs of Iron Horse ARS 6.8

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-964A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Aluminum Micro-adjust


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Specialized Rockhopper

General Infos
Model Rockhopper
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -
- Satin Black KL
-Gloss Flo Red
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Specialized Linear Pull Levers
Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Specialized RHD
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsM4 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters)
Specialized 3D
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X8
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes22/32/42 Teeth
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5 Medium Cage
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3 SL

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals details Plastic Body
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC Body Geometry
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Micro Adjust
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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