North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Giant RAINER 29ER 2011 specs comparison

North Star El Sol 1997 comparison online with competitors

North Star El Sol

General Infos
Model El Sol
Manufacturer North Star
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Teal
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Prestige Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNorth Star Pro Series
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNorth Star
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

North Star El Sol Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of North Star El Sol

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsNorth Star Elite Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorth Star Embroidered Kevlar
Seat post extensionNorth Star Micro-adjust


Giant Rainer 29er 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rainer 29er

General Infos
Model Rainer 29er
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Black and Silver
Sizes - Womens 14 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1 (inches) Maxxis Crossmark
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 2 Levers
Hayes MX 4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Giant S-XC2 29 (inches) Sport
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Sport Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Sport Alloy
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Power Spline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SRAM ISO Flow
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Giant Rainer 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.4
Fork material Single Crown
Alloy
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR and Giant 29 (inches)

Other Specs of Giant Rainer 29er

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsMTB Caged Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Vesta
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Sport Alloy


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