North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Marin HAWK HILL 2003 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


Marin Hawk Hill 2003 comparison online with competitors

Marin Hawk Hill

General Infos
Model Hawk Hill
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Gloss Blue
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesComp Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TA-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Forged
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG-31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ Five D
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Hawk Hill Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 70 (millimeters) Travel
In-Sync Grind 323

Other Specs of Marin Hawk Hill

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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