Giant Arete 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Arete
First production 2008
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant Arete Parts   
Available Sizes - Xxsmall
- xsmall
- small
- medium


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB Dual Duty XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ PowerSpline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ FiveD 3.1
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Arete Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Race

Other Specs of Giant Arete

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Bronze and Brushed
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Deva Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Ride XC


Giant Arete bike review

Giant produced the Arete bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $900.00.
Arete bike is available in many sizes such as Xxsmall , xsmall , small and medium .
Giant Mountain bike Arete can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bronze and Brushed .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.1" Kenda Small Block Eight tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB Dual Duty XC. Giant equiped this exact model with Hayes Stroker Ryde brakes, Hayes Stroker Ryde levers braking system and Formula Disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used ALUXX SL aluminum material for the frame. Race Face Ride XC riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Arete to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face Ride XC 31.8.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ FiveD 3.1, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG-73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM X.5 gear shift levers.