K2 LAUNCH 5.0 2002 VS Giant ANTHEM 2 2008 specs comparison
K2 Launch 5.0
General Infos| Model | Launch 5.0 |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and White |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Magura Clara Levers Magura Clara Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-9200 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Sealex XR-XC |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Prodigy ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Launch 5.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Duke SL |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 5.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Noleen Sport Adjustable |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Giant Anthem 2
General Infos| Model | Anthem 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large. xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Michelin XC Dry2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Sealed Bearing |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB LaserDisc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Anthem 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore Top Normal |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Launch 5.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Launch 5.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Anthem 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Anthem 2 Mountain bike here