K2 ASTRAL 4.0 2005 VS Giant FARRAGO DS 1999 specs comparison

K2 Astral 4.0
General InfosModel | Astral 4.0 |
Manufacturer | K2 |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Blue and Silver |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Vittoria Randonneur |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DA-16 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7000 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum Flat Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated TH Intelliset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HG-53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth TruVativ Five-D |
Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-R443 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
K2 Astral 4.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano FD-R443 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra GS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | K2 |
Other Specs of K2 Astral 4.0
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | K2 ComfortTech |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |

Giant Farrago DS
General InfosModel | Farrago DS |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Emerald -Blue |
Sizes |
- 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-180 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy Direct Pull Levers Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Single Wall Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 30 (millimeters) Rise Steel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel With Water Seal |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR XR27 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Centera |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Farrago DS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | 1.6 (inches) Travel RST 801 |
Other Specs of Giant Farrago DS
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Cross Steel and nylon |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Spring Comfort |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Suspension Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Astral 4.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Astral 4.0 Hybrid here
- Get your Giant Farrago DS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Farrago DS Hybrid here