Outback THE THING (02) 1996 VS Giant NRS 3 2003 specs comparison
Outback The Thing (02)
General InfosModel | The Thing (02) |
Manufacturer | Outback |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - silver to blue-Custom |
Sizes | - Custom - large - medium - small - xlarge |
Sizes | - Custom - large - medium - small - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Ritchey |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Ritchey Logic LeversRitchey Logic Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Ritchey Rock 415Front: Ritchey Rock 395 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aermet 100 |
Frame type | Fillet Brazed Aermet 100 |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey ForceLite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Comp |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Ritchey Logic Comp |
Crankset parts and sizes | Ritchey Logic |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing8-speed |
Outback The Thing (02) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
Other Specs of Outback The Thing (02)
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelFox Alps-4R |
Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Expert |

Giant NRS 3
General InfosModel | NRS 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Team Blue-Dream Silver Lite |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20.5 (inches)- 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python TubelessFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD 3 LeversAvid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum QR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X139 |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-buttedChun Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Fast Al |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleRace Face SRX |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Ride XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant NRS 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Pilot SL |
Other Specs of Giant NRS 3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid XC |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec X-Wing Pro |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Outback provided us with the latest version of its The Thing (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Outback The Thing (02) Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant NRS 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant NRS 3 Mountain bike here