Opus SILK 2008 VS Giant ARETE 2009 specs comparison
Opus Silk
General Infos| Model | Silk |
| Manufacturer | Opus |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Anodized White |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Geax Arrojo |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Levers Shimano BR-485 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM 117 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Triple Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ora AL-027 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ora 2D |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ Five D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Opus Silk Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) RockShox Tora 302 |
Other Specs of Opus Silk
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty Lite Blue |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Ora Strada Eve |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ora SP600 |
Giant Arete
General Infos| Model | Arete |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Metallic Eggplant |
| Sizes |
- Womens xxsmall - womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Low Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Truvativ 5D 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 22 LO |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Opus provided us with the latest version of its Silk bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Opus Silk Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Arete manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Arete Mountain bike here