North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Schwinn MESA GS 2004 specs comparison

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 tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (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 type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Tange Prestige Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	North Star Pro Series
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	North Star
Headset size	1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 type	Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of North Star El Sol

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	North Star Elite Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	North Star Embroidered Kevlar
Seat post extension	North Star Micro-adjust

Schwinn Mesa GS

General Infos

Model	Mesa GS
Manufacturer	Schwinn
Year of production	2004
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Color choice	- Dark Blue -Blue
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano ST-EF29 Levers Tektro Forged Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Butted Rise Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Schwinn Ride Tuned
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle FSA
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ IsoFlow
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Schwinn Mesa GS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano M330
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Single
Fork type	80 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XCP-70

Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GS

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Steel Cage Resin Body
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Schwinn Anatomic
Seat post extension	Aluminum Micro-adjust