North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Specialized ARIEL 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


Specialized Ariel 2011 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Ariel

General Infos
Model Ariel
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - Wht and Red
- Wht and Yel
-Teal and Blk
Sizes - Womens xsmall
- womens small
- womens medium
- womens large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 45c Specialized Borough XC Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type V Brake Levers
Die Cast Alloy Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDouble Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHi-Ten
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMelt-forged Alloy
Headset sizeAhead

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Sqaure Taper Spline
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear set7-speed

Specialized Ariel Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 Clamp
Bottom Pull
Shimano FD-TX51
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork materialSingle
Fork typeSR Suntour SF11

Other Specs of Specialized Ariel

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Women's Riva MTB
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Double Bolt


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