North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2007 specs comparison
North Star El Sol
General Infos| Model | El Sol |
| Manufacturer | North Star |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
Specialized Rockhopper
General Infos| Model | Rockhopper |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Blue - Red -Black |
| Sizes |
- 23 (inches) - 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers Tektro V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30L Front: Specialized |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Specialized and Alex RH 26 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized ORE A1 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized 3D |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 126 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano ES-25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FCM-341-8 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) RockShox Dart 3 SL |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Plastic Body Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry ATB |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, North Star provided us with the latest version of its El Sol bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of North Star El Sol Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Rockhopper manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here