Motobecane 500 DS 2006 VS Giant VT 1 2004 specs comparison
Motobecane 500 DS
General Infos| Model | 500 DS |
| Manufacturer | Motobecane |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | All-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | M-Wings |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | M-Wings |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Cyclone Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus |
| Rear gear set | 7-speed |
Motobecane 500 DS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 89 (millimeters) Travel RST 191 TL |
Other Specs of Motobecane 500 DS
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | 90 (millimeters) Travel |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | M-Wings |
Giant VT 1
General Infos| Model | VT 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue and Silver |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Mavic Crossmax SL UST Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90-120 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Minute 1:00 |
Other Specs of Giant VT 1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Micro-adjust Carbon Fiber |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Motobecane provided us with the latest version of its 500 DS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Motobecane 500 DS Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 1 Mountain bike here